'Scale Development' guides the reader toward the identification of the latent variable, the generation of an item pool, the format for measurement & the optimiz

In the Fourth Edition of Scale Development, Robert F. DeVellis demystifies measurement by emphasizing a logical rather than strictly mathematical understanding

Written at a highly accessible level, Scale Development guides the reader through the identification of the latent variable, the generation of an item pool, the

Scale Development: Theory and Applications, by Robert F. DeVellis and new co-author Carolyn T. Thorpe, demystifies measurement by emphasizing a logical rather t

Effective measurement is a cornerstone of scientific research. Yet many social science researchers lack the tools to develop appropriate assessment instruments