Improving the measurement of QALYs in dementia: developing patient- and carer-reported health state classification systems using Rasch analysis [PDF]
Objectives: Cost-utility analysis is increasingly used to inform resource allocation. This requires a means of valuing health states before and after intervention. Although generic measures are typically used to generate values, these do not perform well
Knapp, M +9 more
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Making Rasch decisions: the use of Rasch analysis in the construction of preference based health related quality of life instruments [PDF]
Objective: To set out the methodological process for using Rasch analysis alongside traditional psychometric methods in the development of a health state classification that is amenable to valuation.
Tsuchiya, A +4 more
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Development of a 6Es learning by design based on ESD to en-hance concept mastery
Research and Development in EducationMastery of hydrology concepts is essential for future science teachers in addressing sustainability challenges. However, conventional teaching approaches often fail to foster deep understanding and real-world application.
Syaiful Rochman +4 more
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Measuring youth civic development in Malaysia: Conceptualization, instrument development using the Rasch measurement model, and substantive outcomes [PDF]
, 2010 This study concerned the development of measures for youth civic development in Malaysia with four major goals in mind, namely conceptual, measurement, baseline/pragmatic, and predictive goals.
Tor, Geok Hwa
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Developing a health state classification system from NEWQOL for epilepsy using classical psychometric techniques and Rasch analysis: a technical report [PDF]
Aims: Resource allocation amongst competing health care interventions is informed by evidence of both clinical- and cost-effectiveness. Cost-utility analysis is increasingly used to assess cost effectiveness through the use of Quality Adjusted Life Years
Hughes, D +8 more
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Indonesian EFL JournalRecently, there has been an enhancement in the utilization of online peer assessment in the classroom and other language learning settings. This mixed-method study investigated EFL students' perceptions and practices of implementing online peer ...
Siti Zulaiha, Rumiyati Rumiyati
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GuidenaEmotionally Intelligent Leadership (EIL) plays a crucial role in equipping adolescents with the competencies needed to become future leaders who are self-aware, sensitive to others, and attentive to their surrounding environment.
Berlima Pasaribu, Ahman Ahman
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Measuring Service Quality: The Opinion of Europeans about Utilities [PDF]
This paper provides a comparative analysis of statistical methods to evaluate the consumer perception about the quality of Services of General Interest.
S. Salini, P. A. Ferrari
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The development and validation of a shortened version of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) [PDF]
, 2014 Aims: The aim of this study was to develop and validate a short version of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) for sessional outcome assessment, which is sensitive to clinical change. Method: A principal component analysis was conducted
Gideon, N
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Smooth Information Criterion for Regularized Estimation of Item Response Models
AlgorithmsItem response theory (IRT) models are frequently used to analyze multivariate categorical data from questionnaires or cognitive test data. In order to reduce the model complexity in item response models, regularized estimation is now widely applied ...
Alexander Robitzsch
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