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Middle school students' use of the energy concept to engage in new learning: What ideas matter?

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, Volume 61, Issue 9, Page 2191-2222, November 2024.
Abstract One reason for the widespread use of the energy concept across the sciences is that energy analysis can be used to interpret the behavior of systems even if one does not know the particular mechanisms that underlie the observed behavior. By providing an approach to interpreting unfamiliar phenomena, energy provides a lens on phenomena that can
Jeffrey Nordine, Marcus Kubsch, David Fortus, Joseph Krajcik, Knut Neumann   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psychometric validation of the FACE‐Q Aesthetics Satisfaction with Temples scale in individuals seeking minimally invasive treatment to improve temple hollowing

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 23, Issue 11, Page 3517-3524, November 2024.
Abstract Background The FACE‐Q Aesthetics is used extensively to measure patient reported outcomes for minimally invasive and surgical facial aesthetic treatments. We recently developed a new FACE‐Q scale to assess satisfaction with the appearance of the temples.
Manraj N. Kaur, Vaishali D. Patel, Kelly X. Leung, Anne F. Klassen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

TopicResponse: A Marriage of Topic Modelling and Rasch Modelling for Automatic Measurement in MOOCs [PDF]

arXiv, 2016
This paper explores the suitability of using automatically discovered topics from MOOC discussion forums for modelling students' academic abilities. The Rasch model from psychometrics is a popular generative probabilistic model that relates latent student skill, latent item difficulty, and observed student-item responses within a principled, unified ...
arxiv  

Differential item functioning due to gender between depression and anxiety items among Chilean adolescents [PDF]

, 2012
Although much is known about the higher prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders among adolescent females, less is known about the differential item endorsement due to gender in items of commonly scales used to measure anxiety and depression.
Achenbach T.M., Akihito Kamata, American Psychiatric Association, Andrew Grogan-Kaylor, Baron P., Cristina Bares, Dorans N.J., Fernando Andrade, Holland P.W., Jorge Delva, Lozoff B., Vicente B., World Health Organization   +12 more
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Development and validation of a patient‐reported outcome measure for hair loss treatment: The HAIR‐Q

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 23, Issue 11, Page 3705-3715, November 2024.
Abstract Background Patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) for hair loss focus mainly on Alopecia Areata. We created a PROM (i.e., HAIR‐Q) that is applicable to any hair loss condition. The HAIR‐Q measures satisfaction with hair. Patients/Methods Concept elicitation interviews were conducted and analyzed to develop a draft scale.
Anne F. Klassen, Jasmine Mansouri, Manraj Kaur, Charlene Rae, Lotte Poulsen, Steven Dayan, Stefan J. Cano, Andrea L. Pusic   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Examining the psychometric properties of a sport-related concussion survey: a Rasch measurement approach

BMC Research Notes, 2017
Background Awareness of sport-related concussion (SRC) is an essential step in increasing the number of athletes or parents who report on SRC. This awareness is important, as there is no established data on medical care at youth-level sports and may be ...
Mark Hecimovich, Ida Marais
doaj   +1 more source

Brazilian WHOQOL-OLD module version: a Rasch analysis of a new instrument [PDF]

, 2008
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the Brazilian version of WHOQOL-OLD Module and to test potential changes to the instrument to increase its psychometric adequacy.
Chachamovich, Eduardo, Fleck, Marcelo P, Power, Michael, Trentini, Clarissa   +3 more
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Psychometric Evaluation of the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire among Iraqi Patients with Type II Diabetes

International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture, 2022
Background: The Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ) is one of the most widely used measures of emotional and cognitive representations of illness. The B-IPQ has been translated and adapted into many languages.
Rasha Abed Hussein, Safa Mohammed Abdulridah Dhyaaldian, Merriam Ghadhanfar Alwan, Hussam Mohammed Wafqan, Abeer Ameen Baqer, Muneam Hussein Ali, Safa K. Hachim, Zahraa Tariq Sahi, Huda Takleef AlSalami, Bahaa Aldin Fawzi Sulaiman, Shaker Holh Sabit   +10 more
doaj  

Robust semiparametric inference for polytomous logistic regression with complex survey design [PDF]

arXiv, 2019
Analyzing polytomous response from a complex survey scheme, like stratified or cluster sampling is very crucial in several socio-economics applications. We present a class of minimum quasi weighted density power divergence estimators for the polytomous logistic regression model with such a complex survey.
arxiv  

Multilevel IRT Modeling in Practice with the Package mlirt [PDF]

Variance component models are generally accepted for the analysis of hierarchical structured data. A shortcoming is that outcome variables are still treated as measured without an error.
Jean-Paul Fox
core   +1 more source