Fundamentals of applied multidimensional scaling for educational and psychological research. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Cody S. Ding.
• Authors: Ding, Cody S
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; Part I Basics of MDS Models; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 What Is Multidimensional Scaling; 1.2 Differences and Similarities Between MDS, Factor Analysis, and Cluster Analysis; 1.2.1 MDS and Factor Analysis; 1.2.2 MDS and Cluster Analysis; 1.3 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Data Issues in MDS; 2.1 A Look at Data; 2.2 Data Source; 2.3 Data Design; 2.4 Data Conditionality; 2.5 Some Implications; 2.6 MDS Computer Programs; 2.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: The MDS Models: Basics; 3.1 Model: Coordinates and Distance. 3.2 Vector Representation of the Distance in a Geometric Space3.3 Metric Model; 3.3.1 Torgerson's Metric Model; 3.3.2 Metric Least Square Model; 3.4 Non-metric Model; 3.5 Individual Differences Models; 3.5.1 Weighted Euclidean Model or INDSCAL; 3.5.2 The Tucker-Messick Model; 3.5.3 PINDIS; 3.6 Preference or Unfolding Models; 3.6.1 Vector Representation of Preference; 3.6.2 Distance (Point-Point) Representation of Preference; 3.6.3 Single-Ideal Point Model; 3.7 The MDS Model Using Maximum Likelihood Estimation; 3.8 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Model Selection and Interpretation. 4.1 Assess Model Fit4.2 Interpretation; 4.3 Transformation of Configuration; 4.4 Conclusion; References; Part II Specific MDS Model and Its Applications; Chapter 5: MDS Analysis Using Basic MDS Model; 5.1 An Illustrative Example: Study Item Structure; 5.2 Basic MDS Analysis; 5.2.1 Data Transformation; 5.2.2 Finding the MDS Solution; 5.2.3 Assessing a MDS Solution; 5.3 Dimensionality and Interpretation of a MDS Solution; 5.3.1 Dimensionality; 5.3.2 Interpretation; 5.4 Applications of Basic MDS Analysis in Educational and Psychological Research; 5.5 Conclusion; References. Chapter 6: Visualization of Latent Factor Structure6.1 Visualization as a Formal Analytic Method; 6.2 Two-Dimensional Latent Factor Map Using MDS; 6.2.1 Spatial Analysis of Randomness in Configuration; 6.2.2 Spatial Analysis of Clustering Effect in Configuration; 6.3 Illustration Based on Stimulation Data; 6.3.1 Two- to Five-Factor Structures; 6.3.2 Three-Factor Structure; 6.3.3 Four-Factor Structure; 6.3.4 Five-Factor Structure; 6.4 Case Study 1: Identify Latent Structure of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS); 6.5 Case Study 2: Identify Latent Structure of DIBLES. 6.6 ConclusionReferences; Chapter 7: Individual Differences MDS Model; 7.1 Ideas of INDSCAL; 7.2 Estimation of Group Configuration and Individual Dimensional Weights; 7.3 Dimensionality and Interpretation; 7.4 Useful Applications of INDSCAL Analysis; 7.5 INDSCAL Analysis of DIBELS; 7.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 8: MDS Preference Analysis; 8.1 Basic Ideas of Preference MDS; 8.2 Preference Analysis Using PREFSCAL; 8.3 MDS Single-Ideal Point Model; 8.4 Conclusion; References; Chapter 9: Configuration Similarities; 9.1 Basic Ideas of Configural Similarity; 9.2 Procrustes Analysis.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 519.535; Statistics; Multidimensional scaling; Education -- Research -- Methodology; Psychology -- Research -- Methodology; Psychometrics; MATHEMATICS -- Applied; MATHEMATICS -- Probability & Statistics -- General; Education -- Research -- Methodology; Multidimensional scaling; Psychology -- Research -- Methodology; Psychology -- Assessment, Testing & Measurement; Education -- Research; Psychological testing & measurement; Education; Social Science -- Statistics; Social research & statistics; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319781723; 3319781723
• Related ISBNs: 9783319781716; 3319781715
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 17, 2018).
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