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    • Psychometrics
    • Measurement Theory
    • Statistical Modeling

    Background:

    • Ordinal scales are fundamental in various scientific disciplines.
    • Developing robust ordinal scales from dichotomous data presents unique challenges.
    • Existing methods may not fully satisfy critical psychometric criteria.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel method for the unique construction of ordinal scales.
    • To demonstrate how to satisfy key criteria for scale validity and reliability.
    • To establish necessary constraints for all ordinal scale construction.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a weighted consistency coefficient for item analysis.
    • Employing factor analysis to assess scale structure.
    • Applying criteria for convergent validity, object discrimination, and scale resolving power.

    Main Results:

    • A unique ordinal scale can be constructed from dichotomous monotone items.
    • The proposed method effectively satisfies the specified psychometric criteria.
    • Demonstrated the feasibility of achieving high standards in scale development.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented methodology offers a robust approach to ordinal scale construction.
    • The identified criteria serve as essential constraints for reliable scale development.
    • This method enhances the scientific rigor of measurement using dichotomous items.