The Retrospective Pretest and the Role of Pretest Information in Evaluative Studies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13655659 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hans Goedhart (University of Amsterdam, corresponding author), Johan Hoogstraten |
| Year | 1992 |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 699-699 |
| Publication date | 1992-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.70.3.699-704 |
| OpenAlex | W4236561866 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 3 |
To test the effect of training programs, subjects are often given self-report questionnaires. When such self-report instruments are used, response-shift bias is a possible confounder of results. According to the response-shift theory, pretest information given to subjects might reduce or diminish response-shift bias. In this experiment pretest information was given prior to a course in leadership. Contrary to expectation, the subjects' ratings were somewhat lower in the pretest-information condition. It was concluded that the pretest information provided was not effective enough. Use of a correct amount of reliable pretest information is recommended, otherwise this information may function as a ‘minicourse’ in itself and thereby confound the hypothesized or expected results
Confounding · Response bias · Statistics · Test (biology · Applied Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Diverse Educational Innovations Studies · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Management and Marketing Education · Mathematics · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,11 |
| Citation span | 2008 - 2008 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |