Using and Reporting of Modified Scales in Behavioral and Social Sciences

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This paper is to suggest a checklist for defending or justifying the use of scales that have been modified for the specific purpose of the research in behavioral sciences. The checklist contains issues about two measurement related concepts, reliability and validity. Examples based on empirical data are presented to illustrate and demonstrate the issues in the checklist. Discussion about the practical implications of the checklist is presented.

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