Rasch analysis of the Academic Self-Concept Questionnaire Joyce Bei Yu Tan School of Education‚ Flinders University Shirley M. Yates School of Education‚ Flinders University shirley.yates@flinders.edu.au This study used the Rasch model to assess the unidimensionality and item-person fit of an Academic Self-Concept Questionnaire (ASCQ) that is based on the Confucian Heritage Culture (CHC) perspective. Knowledge of the relationship between academic achievement and academic self-concept is particularly
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CONCEPT OF GOD ISLAM In Islamic theology‚ God (Arabic: الله Allah ) is the all-powerful and all-knowing creator‚ sustainer‚ designer‚ and judge of the universe. Islam emphasizes that God is strictly singular (tawḥīd ) unique (wāḥid ) and inherently One (aḥad )‚ all-merciful and omnipotent. Allah is the term with no plural or gender. Names and Attributes of God In Islam‚ there are 99 Names of God (al-asmāʼ al-ḥusná lit. meaning: "The best names") each of which evoke a distinct attribute of
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Marketing Concepts In your own words‚ define the following marketing concepts and provide a relevant real world example to accompany each definition. Concept Definition Example Need what a person is thinking and feeling and what motivates them to satisfy that need. A person can be satisfied by wearing a fashionable coat‚ which meets their needs and wants of looking great and staying warm. Benefit motivating a consumer to buy a product that satisfies them in more than one way. A
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The concept of identity and it ’s ’shifting influences ’ has many forms such as; cultural‚ social‚ community‚ racial‚ sex and so on. These leave many in society with a “label” or stereotype to their name if they are out of place‚ unique‚ ’one of a kind ’ or just being themselves and society doesn ’t condone this. Such examples would be the novel RAW by Scott Monk and School Ties by Robert Mandel and the short story ’A bullying Story ’** by Peter Leavitt all show influences in society where people
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Concept of Civilization What is civilization? Civilization is a term we have frequently used as a milestone for our existence on earth. However‚ all of us have our own views and definitions on the term “civilization”. In most modern researches of civilization‚ it is common for the researchers to gravitate to tangible and measurable data such as technological advances‚ economic status‚ as well as quality of life in order to determine the “progress” of a civilization. Yet‚ a famed Egyptologist
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Shannon Crocker March 11‚ 2011 HTT 230 Israel Johnson Crescendo Checkpoint 2. Utilize the cost-volume-profit analysis to determine how many rooms you would need to sell to reach the budgeted revenue goal of $150 per room. Fixed costs for the hotel are $470‚000 per room‚ and the labor cost to maintain each room is $40 (Analysis of Financial Statements‚ 2011). Formula: breakdown volume = fixed cost / sales price - variable cost BV= $470‚000 / $150-$40 BV= $470‚000 / 110 BV= 4272.7 or 4273
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Heather BucklewKaplan University CM 206 Professor Olson November 5‚20141) How would you describe Jim’s self-concept? I noticed that Jim has a negative image about himself. Jim believes that his father has a unrealistic expectation of him. 2) How is self-concept affecting the interaction? Is it helping it? Hindering it? Explain using concepts from the text. Jim having a negative self-concept is really bothering him. While his dad is telling him he isn’t trying hard enough he actually thinks that
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THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY IS PROBLEMATIC. COMMENT ON YOUTH‚ CULTURE AND POSTCODE RIVALRY IN INNER CITY LONDON Community has been described and interpreted in different ways. It has been explained by different people in their own understanding and views. The concept of community could be associated with the beliefs‚ culture and interests. In this essay‚ the concept of community‚ what it is and the different types of community will be discussed. Also‚ the association between community‚ youth and
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that there is more to a person than just race and ethnicity. In our society the heritage of an individual most likely defines who they are. Each individual‚ regardless of religion‚ race‚ or ethnicity has a sense of pride burning within them. This concept of pride sometimes overturns or perhaps overlooks problems within our society to fulfill this need. In the film Eat a Bowl of Tea‚ directed by Wayne Wang‚ a young Chinese couple living in a 1960’s Chinatown located in New York are constantly facing
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interest of their client. The nurse taking on the role of advocate is better prepared to provide the client specific care needed for each unique situation and has a stronger rapport with those involved than one who chooses not to advocate. This concept is important because it is the nurse‚ not the doctor‚ who is on hand meeting these needs while the client is seeking care. Advocacy provides nurses with a plethora of opportunities to ensure clients‚ and their families receive the best treatment
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