The Unnumbered Graphic Scale as a Data-Collection Method: An Investigation Comparing Three Measurement Strategies in the Context of Q-Technique Factor Analysis.

Autor/inn/en	Thompson, Bruce; Dennings, Bruce
Titel	The Unnumbered Graphic Scale as a Data-Collection Method: An Investigation Comparing Three Measurement Strategies in the Context of Q-Technique Factor Analysis.
Quelle	(1993), (40 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Classification; Comparative Analysis; Data Collection; Factor Analysis; Likert Scales; Measurement Techniques; Psychologists; Q Methodology; Research Methodology; Test Theory + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Classification system; Klassifikation; Klassifikationssystem; Data capture; Datensammlung; Faktorenanalyse; Likert-Skala; Messtechnik; Psychologist; Psychologe; Psychologin; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Testtheorie
Abstract	Q-technique factor analysis identifies clusters or factors of people, rather than of variables, and has proven very popular, especially with regard to testing typology theories. The present study investigated the utility of three different protocols for obtaining data for Q-technique studies. These three protocols were: (1) a conventional ipsative 9-category Q-sort; (2) a normative response format using unnumbered graphic scales subsequently scored on a 1-to-15 scale; and (3) a normative 5-point Likert scale. Subjects were 10 psychologists reacting to 97 variables in each of the 3 protocols. It was found that normative rating data may be useful in Q-technique studies, at least under some circumstances. It is also suggested that aggregating Q-technique data across repeated measurements may also be useful in some studies. Seven tables and five figures present study data. (Contains 28 references.) (Author/SLD)
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