Author/Authors :
Quadri, M. F. A. Q Department of Dental Public Health - Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) - Penang, Malaysia , El-Kordy, M. S Department of Quality Assurance - College of Medicine - Jazan University - Jazan, Saudi Arabia , Moukhyer, M. E Department of Quality Assurance - College of Applied Medical Sciences - Jazan University - Jazan, Saudi Arabia , Mukhayer, A Department of Health promotion - Maastricht University - Maastricht, Netherlands , Ahmad, B Department of Dental Public Health - Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) - Penang, Malaysia
Abstract :
To validate the Arabic version of Academic Performance Rating Scale. Method. Translation and test-retest reliability were
computed. Exploratory factor analysis and Rasch analysis were conducted to report on the validity. EFA factor structures were
evaluated using a Scree plot and the standard multiple criteria included eigenvalue greater than 1. Average measures and step
measures were ordered and the mean-square outfit statistic for each category was also evaluated. Results. Cronbach’s Alpha value of
0.90 was obtained. No differences across category of educational levels were seen (𝑃 > 0.05). Pattern matrix analysis revealed items
to be significantly correlated with each other with a chi square goodness of fit value 0.02. Results supported the interpretation of
adequate fit of items, since the infit ZSTD (1.55–0.46), outfit ZSTD (1.59–0.99), infit MNSQ (0.74–1.47), and outfit MNSQ (0.50–1.37)
for the items were within acceptable ranges. Conclusion. Valid and reliable A-APRS-15 can be used in future studies to see its relation
with other variables such as general health and oral health.
