Course Title: DASS 341 – Advanced Topics in Data Analytics for Social Systems
Institution: (Hypothetical) School of Applied Social Science & Technology
Prerequisites: DASS 201 (Statistics for Social Research) or equivalent.
Power Plant:
Before use, ensure consent and explain expected time burden.
Pilot test for completion time, attention, and comprehension in your target sample.
Use attention checks and response-time monitoring to detect low-quality data.
Analyze scale properties: Cronbach’s alpha (or omega), CFA/bifactor models, and IRT where possible.
Consider deriving validated short forms or a CAT to preserve precision while reducing burden.
Establish local norms and empirically derived clinical thresholds if you intend clinical interpretation.
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