Scale Development: Theory and Applications

Applied Social Research Methods #26

by Robert F. DeVellis

Scale Theory and Applications, by Robert F. DeVellis and new co-author Carolyn T. Thorpe, demystifies measurement by emphasizing a logical rather than strictly mathematical understanding of concepts. The Fifth Edition includes a new chapter that lays out the key concepts that distinguish indices from scales, contrasts various types of indices, suggests approaches for developing them, reviews validity and reliability issues, and discusses in broad terms some analytic approaches. All chapters have been updated, and the book strikes a balance between including relevant topics and highlighting recent developments in measurement while retaining an accessible, user-friendly approach to the material covered.

Genres: Nonfiction, Research, Psychology, Textbooks, Academic

317 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Santosh Kalwar · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good book, highly recommended for developing scale(s)

[Tom Wein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not the most transportive start to my new year reading, but this is a very solid methodological primer; simply explained enough even for me. Recommended if that's what your in the market for.

[Lillie Stephens]

Read all of it for school

[Dianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent basic reference that will be useful for anyone developing a new measure for the first time. It provides a good overview of measurement theory and clearly explains the essential concepts. It also is a quick read - surely to be appreciated by the overworked researcher! It does not go into extensive how-to detail, but it provides a good basis for a checklist of elements to consider when designing, developing, and testing new measures.

[Christiany Suwartono · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pertama kali tahu buku ini dari Bang Hamdi, saat jadi asdos Konstruksi Alat Ukur Psikologi. Wow, bahasanya sederhana, singkat, padat, dan jelas. Sebenarnya malah mungkin sebelum kuliah KAUP, baca buku ini dulu supaya bisa tahu gambaran umumnya terlebih dahulu.

[Virginia Lacefield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dense, but useful. Definitely an academic read.

[Pauline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, pretty good, although there were some sections that were not as clear/detailed as I would have liked. Decent start to knowing how to both develop and evaluate scales.

[Lena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks for getting me an A+ in Measurement Issues in I/O Psychology, king! 😍