SNEB Journal Club 3: Item Analysis; Structural Equation Modeling; Incorporating Behavioral Theory

recorded 10/12/2015

presented by Brett A. Wyker, MS, Phoenix Multisport

Evaluation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education: Application of Behavioral Theory and Survey Validation - http://www.jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(11)00613-0/abstract

Learning objectives:

1) - Participants will learn how to identify and apply appropriate health behavior change theory to the development of measurement instruments used in research and evaluation.
2) - Participants will learn how to select the most reliable items in measurement scales using common item-analysis methodologies from psychometric theory.
3) - Participants will learn how to evaluate the construct validity of measurement scales using confirmatory factor analysis. Specifically, participants will be introduced to methods to assess the structure and measurement models of scales using Structural Equation Modeling.
Bio:

Brett Wyker has extensive experience working with non-profits and government social service programs, with a strong focus on collecting, tracking, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. Brett currently works as the Enrollment & Evaluation Associate for the nonprofit organization Phoenix Multisport, whose mission is to foster a supportive, physically active community for individuals who are recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. At Phoenix Multisport, Brett tracks and reports on key metrics related to the program outcomes of the family programming. Additionally, Brett has worked with the consulting firm TCC Group to conduct summative and formative evaluations for nonprofit organizations, funders, and corporate social responsibility programs.