CIA III Psychological Measurement and Statistics Likert Scale: A Critical Analysis By‚ Mahika Sharma Likert Scale: A Critical Analysis Introduction The Likert Format arises from the scale for measuring attitudes (Kaplan‚ & Saccuzzo‚ 2001)‚ the first of which was originated in 1932 by Rensis Likert (Edmondson‚ 2005). The rationale behind development of the Likert Scale by Rensis Likert was to measure psychological attitudes in a “scientific” way in 1932 and later in 1934 to expand upon the scaling
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differences between the Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale. Intelligence: According to the Oxford Dictionary in psychology terms intelligence is the general mental ability involved in calculating‚ reasoning‚ perceiving relationships and analogies. It is also the ability to learning quickly‚ storing and retrieving information‚ using language fluently and adjusting to new situations. Stanford -Binet Intelligence Scale In 1857-1911 Alfred Binet invented the method
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Returns to Scale Returns to scale is a concept that tries to explain the behaviour of the output in relation to the change in the total scale of operations of the firm. A change of scale of operations means a change in the total size of the firm‚ i.e. a change in both labour and capital of the firm. For determining the returns to scale‚ we need to calculate the Output Elasticity where: Output Elasticity = % change in Output/% change in all inputs The different types of returns to scales are:
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Resiliency Scales for Children and Adolescents A critical review Katie Waghorn West Virginia University March 14‚ 2014 Author’s Note This paper was prepared for COUN 505 taught by Dr. Tina Walsh Introduction Resilience is a complex construct with many definitions. Most frequently‚ resilience can be defined as one’s ability to “bounce back” from an adverse situation. It is “interactive and contextual” (Prince-Embury & Saklofske‚ 2013‚ pg.19). However‚ some believe resiliency
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Chrysler also known as Americas ‘Big Three’ automobile companies are located in this city. The concept of External Scale Economies can help us explain why these three major companies are located in this area. Scales economies are important for a country because they represent a growth in its economy. Companies are able to produce more products or services at a lower cost of input. “External scale economies are based on the size of an entire industry within a specific geographic area.”1 These companies bulk
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Adidas: Strengths -Strong success in Europe -High-performance products -Recent selling of subsidiary “dog” Salomon -In many invents is the biggest sponsor -Strong management team. -Strong control over its own distribution channel. -In the soccer industry‚ it has a stronghold. -No bad reputation like child labour or environment pollution. -Diversity and variety in products offered. -Strong financial position with minimal long term debts -Innovative designs in footwear enabling consumers
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The pH Scale is a scale made to show how acidic or alkaline a substance is. The pH of something is measured with pH paper which can vary from wide range paper‚ which covers all ph’s‚ but is not as accurate at some others. There are pH papers that get very specific that can have a range such as 2 or 3 and get much more precise. The neutral on the scale is 7. Anything that is below 7 is considered acidic and anything above 7 is considered alkaline. Acidic substances contain more H+ than OH-. H+
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THE LAWS OF RETURN TO SCALE The laws of return to scale explain the behavior of output in response to a proportional and simultaneous change in input. Increase in inputs proportionately and simultaneously is in fact expansion of the scale of production. Statement: “As a firm in the long run increases the quantities of all factors employed‚ other things being equal‚ the output may rise initially at a more rapid rate than the rise of increase in inputs‚ then output may increase in the same proportion
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Measurement Scales If a researcher is going to use statistics properly‚ it is crucial to consider the kind of data about which descriptive statistics are to be calculated or to which will be applied some kind of statistical test. Statistical analysis‚ even simple analysis as counting‚ requires that each characteristic to be studied be assigned a unique value. Sometimes‚ especially in qualitative research with small samples‚ this value can be a word or symbol. For example‚ the interviewers could
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in an oligopoly is economies of scale. Economies of scale generally refer to the cost advantages that will be associated with large organizations. Margaretta (2012‚26) suggests that companies pursue economies of scale in the belief that this will be decisive in determining a competitive advantage and increased profitability. Woolworths enjoys significant economies of scale in relation to its competitors. In the supermarket industry‚ benefits of economies of scale is usually achieved by buying products
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