Keyword: «linear scale»

This work is the first attempt of creation of an integrated indicator "execution of administrative regulations of providing municipal services of arts by children's schools". The analysis of quality of indicator variables of measurement of level of execution of administrative regulations of providing municipal services of arts by children's schools is provided in article.

The paper deals with the procedure of measurement of pupils’ proficiency about traffic rules. The measurement was held within the framework of the theory of latent variables based on the Rash dichotomic model. The analysis of quality of the test as measuring tool was fulfilled. The obtained results have shown that the test has good statistical properties.

Within the framework of the theory of latent variables, the latent variable “physical aggression of teenagers” is measured on a linear scale. It is shown that the used set of indicators (questionnaire points) allows measuring both low, and high level of teenagers’ physical aggression. The analysis of teenagers’ physical aggression depending on grade and gender of teenagers is carried out. The analysis of variance has shown that on the average young men are more aggressive, than girls are. However, there is no statistically significant difference on an investigated latent variable between classes.

The paper applies the theory of latent variables for measurement of pupils’ patriotism in comprehensive school. It was found out that the level of pupils’ patriotism varies in a small range. The authors have not revealed statistically significant distinctions between pupils’ patriotism in the classes taking part in the survey. The levels of patriotism of girls and boys are practically the same.

The estimation of efficiency of formation creativity program for students is fulfilled. Research was con-ducted within the framework of the theory of measurement of latent variables, based on Rasch model. The latent variable «creative self-efficacy» is defined the based on set of indicators. Statistical analysis has shown that all indicators are compatible with each other and consequently all set of indicators can be used as the measuring tool. The questionnaire possesses good differentiating ability and corresponds to estimation of creative self-efficacy of students. Measurement on a linear scale of the latent variable «creative self-efficacy» has allowed to carry out the multifactorial analysis of variance students’ creative self-efficacy depending on their specialty and grade. Results of the analysis of variance have shown, that based on creative self-efficacy there are significant distinctions between students depending on their specialty and a course.