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Demonstration

Quantitative Methods: Theory and Design

Rigorous Measurement of Intangibles: How to validate, analyze, and visualize your survey instruments using Rasch analysis

Stream: Evaluation Foundations and Methodology

Saturday, October 26, 2024
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM PST
Location: E141-143
Abstract Information: Rigorous measurement of intangibles like hope, trust or motivation is possible using Rasch analysis – a trusted statistical method from psychometrics that can be useful in many evaluation situations. In this session, we will introduce you to Rasch Modeling, an accessible and useful tool that can help you validate, analyze, and visualize your survey results all at the same time! We’ll go over some foundational concepts in measurement, the basics of Rasch theory, and then show you how to use Winsteps for Windows to validate, analyze, and visualize survey items.