Measurement Theory and Factor Models using SPSS, AMOS and Mplus
Date:
07/08/2014
Organised by:
University of Ulster
Presenter:
Professor Brendan Bunting (University of Ulster)
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Dr Gillian Shorter gw.shorter@ulster.ac.uk
Map:
View in Google Maps (BT48 7JL)
Venue:
University of Ulster, Magee campus,
Northland Road, Londonderry
Description:
Reliability and validity are vital in research. This one day course examines theories relating to the application of reliability and validity within quantitative research, and how the information obtained can be used to correct for measurement error in statistical analysis. The course aims to provide participants with the ability to conduct reliability and factor analyses on existing datasets using SPSS, AMOS and Mplus statistical programs. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss analysis of their own data towards the end of the day.
Background reading (copies of articles will be available for those attending the course)
Bollen, K., (1991). Conventional Wisdom on Measurement: A Structural Equation Perspective. Psychological Bulletin, Vol. 110, No. 2,305-314.
Bunting, B. Saris, W.E., & McCormack, J. (1987). A second-order factor analysis of the reliability and validity of the 11 plus examination in Northern Ireland. The Economic and Social Review. 18(3), 137-147.
Borsboom, D. (2006). The attack of the psychometricians. Psychometrika. 71(3), 425-440.
Markgison, F. R., McGrath, G., Barkham, M., et al (2000). Measurement and psychotherapy: evidence based practice and practice-based evidence. The British Journal of Psychiatry. 177: 123-130.
Yanyun Yang (2011). Coefficient Alpha: A Reliability Coefficient for the 21st Century? Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment. 29(4): 377-392.
Cost:
£120 per day; Reduced to £60 per day for postgraduates, unwaged, or those who work for Charitable organisations (on proof of status). If you book 4 or more days from the list http://science.ulster.ac.uk/bamfordcentre/summer-school/index.php contact flexed@ulster.ac.uk before you book to arrange an extra day training at no additional cost.
Website and registration:
http://store.ulster.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=5&deptid=15&catid=4&prodid=30
Region:
Northern Ireland
Keywords:
Survey and Questionnaire Design, Measurement Error, Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Factor analysis , Reliability , Validity
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