Introduction In research, validity refers to the degree to which findings are applicable in real-life situations. Essentially, if the findings are strongly valid, it implies that they have an excellent degree of applicability. In contrast, low validity implies that the survey is not applicable in real-life situations. The specific approach used during research has strong influence on validity. ...

introduction: the quality of work life has an important role in increasing labor productivity and consequently the efficiency and effectiveness of large organizations. this study was conducted to investigate the relationship between empowerment (as the independent variables) and the quality of work life of employees (as the dependent variable). method:this study was conducted in a descriptive c...

background the learning environment dramatically affects the learning outcomes of students. noise, inappropriate temperature, insufficient light, overcrowded classes, misplaced boards and inappropriate classroom layout all make up factors that could be confounding variables distracting students in class. this study was conducted to examine the effect of noise in educational institutions on the ...

In the present study, the multidimensional Trait and State Food Cravings Questionnaires (FCQ-T and FCQ{S), as developed by Cepeda-Benito, Gleaves, Williams et al. (2000), were modified in order to construct an index of general food craving instead of specific food craving. The factor structure, validity and reliability of the modified questionnaires, renamed as the Trait and State General Food ...

OBJECTIVES to evaluate the reliability and discriminant validity of Arabic translation of the Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS) and the Beliefs about Medication Questionnaire-specific (BMQ-specific). METHODS Having developed Arabic translations of the study instruments, a cross-sectional study was carried out between March and October 2015 in two multidisciplinary governmental hospital...

conclusions this internet infidelity questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool to assess the betrayed partner of internet infidelity. this questionnaire can justify 65.89 percent of common variance. results exploratory factor analysis was conducted on obtained data, resulting in a persian internet infidelity questionnaire with 43 items as well as three main factors. background today the intern...

This study presents a methodology to evaluate the construct validity of measures of collaborative venture (CV) performance and applies it to a sample of 69 CVs. After discussing content validity of the different measures, empirical results show that subjective measures of CV performance are reliable and present convergent validity. Results also support their discriminant validity with respect t...