Validation of Multilevel Constructs: Validation Methods and Empirical Findings for the EDI

Autor/inn/en	Forer, Barry; Zumbo, Bruno D.
Titel	Validation of Multilevel Constructs: Validation Methods and Empirical Findings for the EDI
Quelle	In: Social Indicators Research, 103 (2011) 2, S.231-265 (35 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0303-8300
DOI	10.1007/s11205-011-9844-3
Schlagwörter	Measures (Individuals); Child Development; School Readiness; Construct Validity; Teacher Characteristics; Classroom Environment + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Messdaten; Kindesentwicklung; Readiness for school; School ability; Schulreife; Klassenklima; Unterrichtsklima
Abstract	The purposes of this paper are to highlight the foundations of multilevel construct validation, describe two methodological approaches and associated analytic techniques, and then apply these approaches and techniques to the multilevel construct validation of a widely-used school readiness measure called the Early Development Instrument (EDI; Janus and Offord 2007). Validation evidence is presented regarding the multilevel covariance structure of the EDI, the appropriateness of aggregation to classroom and neighbourhood levels, and the effects of teacher and classroom characteristics on these structural patterns. The results are then discussed in the context of the theoretical framework of the EDI, with suggestions for future validation work. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10