Bilgi Arama Süreci Tutum Ölçeği (BASTÖ): Güvenirlik ve Geçerlik Çalışması

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool, which can reveal the attitudes of undergraduate students regarding the Information Search Process (ISP). Internal consistency and reliability computed with Cronbach Alpha (n=374) and test-retest. Construct validity was calculated through factor analyses, Exploratory Factor Analysis -EFA (n=883), and Confirmatory Factor Analysis-CFA (n=200). Additionally, varimax rotation, item-total correlations, and interdimensional correlations were conducted. After conducting these tests reliable and valid attitude scale, Attitude Scale for the Information Search Process (ASISP) with a total of 46 items, and a five-dimensional structure measuring individuals' attitudes toward ISP was finalized. Thus, ASISP is constituted by, "task initiation," "topic selection process," "defining focused topic", "information collection and search closure," and the "skills of research methodology" dimensions. The results of the study support the idea that the ISP is culture depended.