A Microcomputer Beliefs Inventory for Middle School Students: Scale Development and Validation
A Microcomputer Beliefs Inventory for Middle School Students: Scale Development and Validation
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中学生微机信念量表:量表开发与验证
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1993
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L. Enochs
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I. Riggs;L. Enochs
AbstractThe Microcomputer Beliefs Inventory (MBI) was developed and validated to measure the self-efficacy and outcome expectancy beliefs of middle school students toward computers. Item analysis, scale reliability assessment, and factor analysis of scale integrity were conducted upon a sample of 269 sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students. Both scales performed with good reliability (Self-efficacy alpha = 0.90 and Outcome expectancy alpha = 0.85), and factor analysis clearly demonstrated the distinctiveness of the constructs measured. Preliminary evidence of the construct validity of both scales was clearly demonstrated by their predictable covariance with variables such as attitude toward computer, attitude toward science, interest in computer learning, interest in science learning, and expectations for computer learning. A strong relationship between the scales and computer access within the home was revealed by the t-tests. The MBI appears ready to be utilized in future research efforts.