Patrick D. Manapat
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View article: Tailoring The C-BARQ To Shelter Dogs: Identification Of Five Reliable Factors
Tailoring The C-BARQ To Shelter Dogs: Identification Of Five Reliable Factors Open
Despite the multitude of studies on dog behavior using the Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ), little is known about its utility in a shelter population. This study aimed to identify and validate a subset of i…
View article: Dynamic Fit Index Cutoffs for Hierarchical and Second-Order Factor Models
Dynamic Fit Index Cutoffs for Hierarchical and Second-Order Factor Models Open
A recent review found that 11% of published factor models are hierarchical with second-order factors. However, dedicated recommendations for evaluating hierarchical model fit has yet to emerge. Traditional benchmarks like RMSEA<0.06 or …
View article: A Revised and Expanded Taxonomy for Understanding Heterogeneity in Research and Reporting Practices
A Revised and Expanded Taxonomy for Understanding Heterogeneity in Research and Reporting Practices Open
Concerns about replication failures can be partially recast as concerns about excessive heterogeneity in research results. Although this heterogeneity is an inherent part of science (e.g., sampling variability; studying different condition…
View article: Examining the Robustness of the Graded Response and 2-Parameter Logistic Models to Violations of Construct Normality
Examining the Robustness of the Graded Response and 2-Parameter Logistic Models to Violations of Construct Normality Open
When fitting unidimensional item response theory (IRT) models, the population distribution of the latent trait (θ) is often assumed to be normally distributed. However, some psychological theories would suggest a nonnormal θ. For example, …
View article: A Psychometric Analysis of the Brief Self-Control Scale
A Psychometric Analysis of the Brief Self-Control Scale Open
The Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) is a widely used measure of self-control, a construct associated with beneficial psychological outcomes. Several studies have investigated the psychometric properties of the BSCS but have failed to reach…
View article: Simultaneous Linking of Cross-Informant and Longitudinal Data Involving Positive Family Relationships
Simultaneous Linking of Cross-Informant and Longitudinal Data Involving Positive Family Relationships Open
Measurement invariance is a prerequisite when comparing different groups of individuals or when studying a group of individuals across time. This assures that the same construct is assessed without measurement artifacts. This investigation…