The Efficient Measurement of Job Satisfaction: Facet-Items versus Facet Scales

Many-Facet Rasch Measurement

This chapter provides an introductory overview of many-facet Rasch measurement (MFRM). Broadly speaking, MFRM refers to a class of measurement models that extend the basic Rasch model by incorporating more variables (or facets) than the two that are typically included in a test (i.e., examinees and items), such as raters, scoring criteria, and tasks. Throughout the chapter, a sample of rating d...

Rater Errors among Peer-Assessors: Applying the Many-Facet Rasch Measurement Model

In this study, the researcher used the many-facet Rasch measurement model (MFRM) to detect two pervasive rater errors among peer-assessors rating EFL essays. The researcher also compared the ratings of peer-assessors to those of teacher assessors to gain a clearer understanding of the ratings of peer-assessors. To that end, the researcher used a fully crossed design in which all peer-assessors ...

The Chernyshenko Conscientiousness Scales: A New Facet Measure of Conscientiousness.

The current research sought to validate the Chernyshenko Conscientiousness Scales (CCS), a novel measure designed to assess six facets of conscientiousness. Data from 7,569 U.S. participants and 649 U.K. participants were analyzed to assess the internal reliability and factorial structure of the scales. Test-retest reliability, convergent and divergent validity, and criterion-related validity w...

Job Satisfaction: A Critical, Understudied Facet of Workforce Development in Public Health

CONTEXT The field of public health faces multiple challenges in its efforts to recruit and retain a robust workforce. Public health departments offer salaries that are lower than the private sector, and government bureaucracy can be a deterrent for those seeking to make a difference. OBJECTIVE The objective of this research was to explore the relationship between general employee satisfaction...

Introduction to Many-Facet Rasch Measurement - Preamble