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A SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF MULTI‐ITEM SCALES USED IN LOGISTICS RESEARCH
Author(s) -
Keller Scott B.,
Savitskie Katrina,
Stank Theodore P.,
Lynch Daniel F.,
Ellinger Alexander E.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of business logistics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.611
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 2158-1592
pISSN - 0735-3766
DOI - 10.1002/j.2158-1592.2002.tb00027.x
Subject(s) - reliability (semiconductor) , scale (ratio) , field (mathematics) , classical test theory , test (biology) , computer science , item response theory , psychology , psychometrics , mathematics , paleontology , biology , clinical psychology , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , pure mathematics
Academic disciplines are strengthened through many years of theoretical research leading to significant knowledge advancements in the field. One primary technique for measuring concepts important for theory development is the use of multi‐item scales. This research documents the multi‐item scales utilized throughout the history of leading logistics journals. The test results for validity and reliability with respect to each scale are disclosed. Results indicate a need for logistics researchers to continue developing new measures and refining existing measures by employing rigorous methods to establish scales having highly acceptable psychometric properties.