Date of Award
8-1981
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dennis Dossett
Second Advisor
Carl I. Greenberg
Third Advisor
Gaylon L. Oswalt
Abstract
Rating scales to assess the level of proficiency of human performance have come in a wide variety of formats. The objectives of the scales, types of questions asked, and procedures followed vary widely. Prior to 1960, most rating scales utilized what is known as the graphic format. According to Guion (1965) the rating scale was relied on in 81% of the validation studies using rating scales. While this has declined somewhat (Landy § Trumbo, 1976) performance ratings still play a major part in validation. This study will compare behavioral observation and behavioral expectation scales in terms of psychometric properties. Central to these scales is the question whether either of the scale development procedures is superior.
Recommended Citation
Hoffman, Calvin C., "Behavioral observation versus behavioral expectation rating scales: Development and psychometric properties" (1981). Student Work. 128.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/128
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Comments
A Thesis Presented to the Department of Psychology and the Faculty of the Graduate College University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts University of Nebraska at Omaha.