Validation of a dispositional critical thinking scale using an original analytical methodology for addressing data from Google Trends

IF 2.4 4区 管理学 Q3 MANAGEMENT
Jorge Iván Pérez Rave, Rafael Fernández Guerrero, Andres Salas Vallina
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Abstract

Purpose

A methodological approach is required that complements studies based on surveys, providing a perspective with greater truthfulness and coverage. The study aims to develop a methodology to validate psychological/managerial constructs using data from Google Trends, taking as a case study a critical thinking (CT) scale in organizational domains previously supported by survey data.

Design/methodology/approach

The developed methodology consists of eight stages, in which the following is integrated: (1) Internet search interest data (19 Spanish-speaking countries); (2) deductive research processes (e.g. theoretical model, linguistic manifestations, fieldwork, data matrix, analysis statistical, reporting); (3) psychometric properties (e.g. construct validity, criterion validity, reliability) and (4) objective data to examine criterion validity (e.g. unemployment rate).

Findings

The application of the methodology produces evidence that supports the reliability (Cronbach’s alpha, Guttman’s λ4), construct validity (intra-correlations and correlations with reference variables: “entrepreneurship,” “critical thinking,” “soccer,” “beer,” “pornography”) and criterion validity (prediction of unemployment rate) of the CT scale.

Research limitations/implications

The methodology makes it possible to support or invalidate the quality of construct measurement scales by planning, capturing and processing data available on the internet.

Practical implications

This manuscript is useful for research in business management (and related areas), which is intensive in the use of psychological/managerial constructs.

Originality/value

The methodology uses a new type of evidence; it is noninvasive, usually more truthful than responses to surveys, and has greater coverage of people participating indirectly in the study.

使用原创分析方法验证处置批判性思维量表,处理来自谷歌趋势的数据
目的 需要一种方法来补充以调查为基础的研究,从而提供一种更真实、覆盖面更广的视角。本研究旨在开发一种方法,利用谷歌趋势数据验证心理/管理建构,并以以前由调查数据支持的组织领域批判性思维量表(CT)作为案例研究。研究结果该方法的应用产生了支持可靠性(Cronbach's alpha、Guttman's λ4)、构建有效性(内部相关性以及与参考变量的相关性)的证据:"研究局限性/意义该方法通过规划、捕捉和处理互联网上的数据,可以支持或否定建构测量量表的质量。原创性/价值该方法使用了一种新的证据类型;它是非侵入性的,通常比调查问卷的回答更真实,而且对间接参与研究的人的覆盖面更大。
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CiteScore
5.40
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期刊介绍: The Baltic region has experienced rapid political and economic change over recent years. The challenges to managers and management researchers operating within the area are often different to those experienced in other parts of the world. The Baltic Journal of Management contributes to an understanding of different management cultures and provides readers with a fresh look at emerging management practices and research in the countries of the Baltic region and beyond.
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