Using the Rasch Measurement Model To Investigate the Construct of Motor Ability in Young Children.
Saved in:
| Title: | Using the Rasch Measurement Model To Investigate the Construct of Motor Ability in Young Children. |
|---|---|
| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hands, Beth, Larkin, Dawne |
| Source: | Journal of Applied Measurement. 2001 2(2):101-120. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2001 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Construct Validity, Foreign Countries, Item Response Theory, Psychomotor Skills, Sex Differences, Young Children |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| ISSN: | 1529-7713 |
| Abstract: | Used the Rasch measurement model to explore the construct of a general motor ability in 332 5- and 6-year-old Australian children performing 24 motor skills. After categorizing data, two different, unidimensional scales were created, one for boys and one for girls. (SLD) |
| Entry Date: | 2002 |
| Accession Number: | EJ636345 |
| Database: | ERIC |
Be the first to leave a comment!
