Browsing Research Output by Subject "validation"
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The development and validation of a rating scale for ESL essay writing
(South African Association of Language Teaching (SAALT), 2013)This article describes an empirical procedure for developing and validating a rating scale for assessing essays in English as a second language. The study was motivated by a concern for the validity of the scoring grid ... -
Geldigheid vanuit drie paradigmas beskou: ’n eenheid, of ’n veelheid van perspektiewe?
(South African Association of Language Teaching (SAALT), 2013)Language tests are the norm at institutions of higher education nowadays, either before or after admission. Such tests, or the decisions taken on the basis of the results, can contribute to inclusion or exclusion. In ... -
The meaning and uses of language test scores: an argument-based approach to validation
(SAALT/SAVTO, 2012)In this article, I discuss how the quality of language tests can be determined by means of a validation process. In the past, the quality of language tests was often determined by examining their reliability, content ... -
The psychometric properties of a workplace boredom scale (DUBS) within the South African context
(AOSIS, 2016)Orientation: Boredom at work has been shown to be a concern for individuals and organisations. At the time of this research, no validated scale was available to measure and investigate workplace boredom within the South ... -
Validation and comparison of three formulae to estimate sodium and potassium excretion from a single morning fasting urine compared to 24-h measures in 11 countries
(Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2014)Background and objectives: Although 24-h urinary measure to estimate sodium and potassium excretion is the gold standard, it is not practical for large studies. We compared estimates of 24-h sodium and potassium excretion ... -
Validation of the children's leisure activities study survey questionnaire for 12-year old South African children
(LAM Publications; AJOL; Sabinet, 2014)This study evaluated the reliability and construct validity of a modified Children's Leisure Activities Study Survey (CLASS) questionnaire for 12-year old South African children. Test-retest reliability of the questionnaire ...