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Relative Performance of Categorical Diagonally Weighted Least Squares and Robust Maximum Likelihood Estimation by Bandalos, Deborah L.

“…Robust maximum likelihood (ML) and categorical diagonally weighted least squares (cat-DWLS) estimation have both been proposed for use with categorized and…”
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Is Parceling Really Necessary? A Comparison of Results From Item Parceling and Categorical Variable Methodology by Bandalos, Deborah L.

“…This study examined the efficacy of 4 different parceling methods for modeling categorical data with 2, 3, and 4 categories and with normal, moderately…”
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The Effects of Item Parceling on Goodness-of-Fit and Parameter Estimate Bias in Structural Equation Modeling by Bandalos, Deborah L.

“…Two simulation studies were conducted to investigate the effects of the practice of item parceling. In Study 1, unidimensional sets of normally and nonnormally…”
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Item Meaning and Order as Causes of Correlated Residuals in Confirmatory Factor Analysis by Bandalos, Deborah L.

“…In this study I examined the oft-made claim that correlated residuals result from similarities in item meaning. I also investigated the degree to which…”
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A Model of Statistics Performance Based on Achievement Goal Theory by Bandalos, Deborah L, Finney, Sara J, Geske, Jenenne A

“…Structural equation modeling techniques were used to test a model of statistics performance based on achievement goal theory. Data were collected after the…”
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Seeing the Forest and the Trees: Comparison of Two IRTree Models to Investigate the Impact of Full Versus Endpoint-Only Response Option Labeling by Spratto, Elisabeth M., Leventhal, Brian C., Bandalos, Deborah L.

“…In this study, we examined the results and interpretations produced from two different IRTree models—one using paths consisting of only dichotomous decisions,…”
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The Relative Performance of Full Information Maximum Likelihood Estimation for Missing Data in Structural Equation Models by Enders, Craig K., Bandalos, Deborah L.

“…A Monte Carlo simulation examined the performance of 4 missing data methods in structural equation models: full information maximum likelihood (FIML), listwise…”
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Attitudinal Survey Characteristics Impacting Participant Responses by Spratto, Elisabeth M., Bandalos, Deborah L.

“…Research suggests that certain characteristics of survey items may impact participants' responses. In this study we investigated the impact of several of these…”
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Does the Spiritual Values/Religion Subscale of the Self-Description Questionnaire III Function Differentially Across Heterosexual and Non-Heterosexual Young Adults? A Measurement Invariance Study by Ong, Thai Q., Bandalos, Deborah L., Swearer, Susan M.

“…We evaluated the dimensionality and measurement invariance of the Spiritual Values/Religion (SVR) subscale from the Self-Description Questionnaire III across…”
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Foundational Competencies in Educational Measurement by Ackerman, Terry A., Bandalos, Deborah L., Briggs, Derek C., Everson, Howard T., Ho, Andrew D., Lottridge, Susan M., Madison, Matthew J., Sinharay, Sandip, Rodriguez, Michael C., Russell, Michael, Davier, Alina A., Wind, Stefanie A.

“…This article presents the consensus of an National Council on Measurement in Education Presidential Task Force on Foundational Competencies in Educational…”
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Foundational Competencies in Educational Measurement: A Rejoinder by Ho, Andrew D., Ackerman, Terry A., Bandalos, Deborah L., Briggs, Derek C., Everson, Howard T., Lottridge, Susan M., Madison, Matthew J., Sinharay, Sandip, Rodriguez, Michael C., Russell, Michael, Davier, Alina A., Wind, Stefanie A.

“…What are foundational competencies in educational measurement? We published a framework for these foundational competencies in this journal (Ackerman et al…”
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Three Attitudinal Item Characteristics that Affect Survey Responses by Pyburn, Elisabeth M., Bandalos, Deborah L.

“…Multivariate Behavioral Research Three Attitudinal Item Characteristics that Affect Survey Responses…”
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The Latent Structure and Measurement Invariance of Scores on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking–Figural by Kim, Kyung Hee, Cramond, Bonnie, Bandalos, Deborah L.

“…There is disagreement among researchers as to whether creativity is a unidimensional or multidimensional trait. Much of the debate centers around the most…”
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Assessing sources of error in structural equation models: The effects of sample size, reliability, and model misspecification by Bandalos, Deborah L.

“…This study used Monte Carlo methods to investigate the accuracy and utility of estimators of overall error and error due to approximation in structural…”
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Teaching Introductory Measurement: Suggestions for What to Include and How to Motivate Students by Bandalos, Deborah L., Kopp, Jason P.

“…In this article, we discuss the importance of measurement literacy and some issues encountered in teaching introductory measurement courses. We present results…”
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Reliability Generalization of Working Alliance Inventory Scale Scores by Hanson, William E., Curry, Kyle T., Bandalos, Deborah L.

“…Reliability generalization (RG) was used to study five versions of the Working Alliance Inventory (WAI), including scores from 12 different scales. Sixty-seven…”
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A Causal Model of the Educational Plans and Career Expectations of Mexican American High School Girls by McWhirter, Ellen Hawley, Hackett, Gail, Bandalos, Deborah L

“…A structural model predicting the educational and career expectations of 282 Mexican American high school girls was developed and then tested on samples of 247…”
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Effects of Math Self-Concept, Perceived Self-Efficacy, and Attributions for Failure and Success on Test Anxiety by Bandalos, Deborah L, Yates, Kristin, Thorndike-Christ, Tracy

“…Structural equation modeling was used to test a model of test anxiety. Variables in the model included gender, number of years since one's last math course,…”
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Facilitating the Development of Assessment Literacy by Lukin, Leslie E., Bandalos, Deborah L., Eckhout, Teresa J., Mickelson, Kristine

“…When STARS reform efforts were launched in 2000, teacher training in assessment was seen as crucial to the success of the program. The STARS reform efforts…”
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The Validity of a Battery of Phonemic and Orthographic Awareness Tasks for Adults With and Without Dyslexia and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Gregg, Noel, Bandalos, Deborah L., Coleman, Chris, Davis, J. Mark, Robinson, Kelly, Blake, Jamilia

“…The vast majority of adults with learning disabilities are those with deficits affecting reading decoding, reading and writing fluency, and spelling. Many…”
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