Search for dissertations about: "Dissertations in educational measurement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words Dissertations in educational measurement.

2. 1. Suitability in law enforcement : Assessing multifaceted selection criteria

   Author : Miguel Inzunza; Christina Wikström; Tova Stenlund; Jan-Eric Gustafsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; selection criteria; measurement; empathy; self-report instrument; validity; interpersonal qualities; didactics of educational measurement; beteendevetenskapliga mätningar;

   Abstract : When selecting applicants for professions with job descriptions involving complex human interaction, identifying suitable candidates is essential. This strongly applies in police selection, because police officers must act appropriately at all times, deal with difficult and sometimes dangerous work situations, and come into contact with people who are in highly emotional states, such as anxiety, fear, excitement, and shock. READ MORE

4. 2. Motivational beliefs in the TIMSS 2003 context : Theory, measurement and relation to test performance

   Author : Hanna Eklöf; Widar Henriksson; Simon Wolming; Svein Lie; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : test-taking motivation; TIMSS 2003; validity; construct validation; measurement; expectancy-value theory; self-concept; task value; factor analysis; eighth-grade students; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : The main objective of this thesis was to explore issues related to student achievement motivation in the Swedish TIMSS 2003 (Trend in International Mathematics and Science Study) context. The thesis comprises of five empirical papers and a summary. READ MORE

5. 3. Criterion-referenced measurement for educational evaluation and selection

   Author : Christina Wikström; Widar Henriksson; Roger Murphy; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : Assessment; Competition; Criterion-referenced; Education; Evaluation; Grading; Grade inflation; Measurement; Selection; Validity; Beteendevetenskapliga mätningar; pedagogik; Education;

   Abstract : In recent years, Sweden has adopted a criterion-referenced grading system, where the grade outcome is used for several purposes, but foremost for educational evaluation on student- and school levels as well as for selection to higher education. This thesis investigates the consequences of using criterion-referenced measurement for both educational evaluation and selection purposes. READ MORE

6. 4. Analyzing self-report data : assessing basic psychological needs in education and at work

   Author : Sofie Holmquist; Bert Jonsson; Miguel Inzunza; Mehdi Ghazinour; Jan-Eric Gustafsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Validity; Self-Determination theory; Psychometric analysis; Test adaption; Measurement;

   Abstract : The overall aims of this thesis were 1) to investigate how to measure and model basic psychological needs in higher education and work contexts, specifically in Swedish-speaking populations, and 2) to analyze the psychometric properties of basic psychological needs self-report instruments.The thesis consists of four studies and a summary. READ MORE

7. 5. On the subjective–objective distinction for measures of memory and cognition : Theoretical and methodological issues in questionnaire development and validation

   Author : Peter Vestergren; Widar Henriksson; Christina Wikström; Michael Rönnlund; Björn Lyxell; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; cognitive dysfunction; measurement; memory complaints; self report; subjective memory; subjective–objective; Other social sciences; Övrig samhällsvetenskap; didactics of educational measurement; beteendevetenskapliga mätningar;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to develop a questionnaire for cognitive functioning, which could possibly be used as a screening instrument for early signs of dementia in the future. The introduction discusses the often made distinction between subjective and objective measures. READ MORE