TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1927//
TI  - The Theory of Correlation Applied in Studies of Changing Attitudes
JO  - American journal of sociology
A1  - Sturges, Herbert A.
SP  - 269
EP  - 275
VL  - 33
IS  - 2
N2  - Of the many possible use of the methods of correlation in connection with experimental investigations of attitude change, the present report suggests four: the use of correlation methods (1) to indicate the extent to which changeability is a general or specific characteristics of personality; (2) to test materials used in attitude tests in order to select those which give the most valid and consistent results; (3) to ascertain the degree of reliance which may be placed on attitude test scores from persons voting only once; and (4) to measure the diagnostic and prognostic and prognostic value of preliminary tests in connection with courses of study.<p />
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SN  - 0002-9602
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/214386
ID  - ref1
ER  -