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One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Using Factor Analysis to Gather Validity Evidence When Using Surveys in Your Research

Posted: | E. Knetka, C. Runyon, S. Eddy

CBE—Life Sciences Education Vol. 18, No. 1

 

This article briefly reviews the aspects of validity that researchers should consider when using surveys. It then focuses on factor analysis, a statistical method that can be used to collect an important type of validity evidence.

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, Reliability/Validity

ALS Specific Quality of Life Short Form (ALSSQOL-SF): A Brief, Reliable and Valid Version of the ALSSQOL-R

Posted: | S. H. Felgoise, R. A. Feinberg, H. B. Stephens, P. Barkhaus, K. Boylan, J. Caress, Z. Simmons

Muscle Nerve, 58: 646-654

 

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)‐Specific Quality of Life instrument and its revised version (ALSSQOL and ALSSQOL‐R) have strong psychometric properties, and have demonstrated research and clinical utility. This study aimed to develop a short form (ALSSQOL‐SF) suitable for limited clinic time and patient stamina.

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, General Measurement, Health Professions