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Tytuł:
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Measuring attitude towards mathematics using Likert scale surveys: The weighted average.
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Autorzy:
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León-Mantero C; Department of Mathematics, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain.
Casas-Rosal JC; Department of Statistics, Econometrics, Operational Research, Business Organization and Applied Economics, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain.
Pedrosa-Jesús C; Department of Mathematics, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain.
Maz-Machado A; Department of Mathematics, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain.
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Źródło:
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PloS one [PLoS One] 2020 Oct 01; Vol. 15 (10), pp. e0239626. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Oct 01 (Print Publication: 2020).
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Typ publikacji:
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Journal Article
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Język:
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English
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Imprint Name(s):
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Original Publication: San Francisco, CA : Public Library of Science
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MeSH Terms:
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Attitude*
Mathematics*
Factor Analysis, Statistical ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Students/psychology ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Young Adult
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References:
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Int J Med Educ. 2011 Jun 27;2:53-55. (PMID: 28029643)
PLoS One. 2020 Jan 10;15(1):e0227213. (PMID: 31923211)
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Entry Date(s):
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Date Created: 20201001 Date Completed: 20201130 Latest Revision: 20201130
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Update Code:
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20240105
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PubMed Central ID:
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PMC7529215
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DOI:
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10.1371/journal.pone.0239626
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PMID:
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33002073
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In the research on mathematics education, numerous Likert-type instruments estimating attitudes toward mathematics are sometimes composed of factors with a high correlation, which can make it difficult to assign the statements from the scale to each estimated factor. Further, the measurement of attitudes is usually done by adding the scores but ignoring the existence of possible differences in the importance that each item can have in its factor estimation. A revision of the methodology for the study of attitudes toward mathematics for the correct validation of the instrument is carried out in this research, and an estimation of the factors of attitude is proposed using the calculation of the weighted average of scores based on the importance that each item has in the explanation of its factor, which is given by a structural equation model. This methodology has been applied to Auzmendi's scale of attitudes toward mathematics measurement in a sample of 1293 university students. The factors were estimated using simple and weighted averages; significant differences have been obtained in the measurements, as well on those shown with the organization proposed by Auzmendi.
Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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