| The use of the bi-factor model to test the uni-dimensionality of a battery of reasoning tests. | |
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PMID: 23336553 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Background: The Battery of Reasoning Tests 5 (BPR-5) aims to assess the reasoning ability of individuals, using sub-tests with different formats and contents that require basic processes of inductive and deductive reasoning for their resolution. The BPR has three sequential forms: BPR-5i (for children from first to fifth grade), BPR-5 - Form A (for children from sixth to eighth grade) and BPR-5 - form B (for high school and undergraduate students). Method: The present study analysed 412 questionnaires concerning BPR-5i, 603 questionnaires concerning BPR-5 - Form A and 1748 questionnaires concerning BPR-5 - Form B. The main goal was to test the uni-dimensionality of the battery and its tests in relation to items using the bi-factor model. Results: Results suggest that the g factor loadings (extracted by the uni-dimensional model) do not change when the data is adjusted for a more flexible multi-factor model (bi-factor model). Conclusions: A general reasoning factor underlying different contents items is supported. |
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Ricardo Primi; Marjorie C Rocha da Silva; Priscila Rodrigues; Monalisa Muniz; Leandro S Almeida |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Psicothema Volume: 25 ISSN: 1886-144X ISO Abbreviation: Psicothema Publication Date: 2013 Feb |
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Created Date: 2013-01-22 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101189384 Medline TA: Psicothema Country: Spain |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 115-22 Citation Subset: IM |
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University of San Francisco (Brazil). |
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