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Guttman error graphs: a visual approach to scalability analysis
Michael Eduardo Reichenheim1, Claudia Leite de Moraes1,2, João Luiz Bastos3
1Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Instituto de Medicina Social Hésio Cordeiro. Departamento de Epidemiologia. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
Objective:
To develop an innovative graphical tool to represent Guttman errors and facilitate scalability analysis of measurement instruments in epidemiology.
Methods:
Implemented in R (RStudio), the guttemap function was developed to fill this gap. It provides an intuitive visual representation of Guttman errors, with color gradients that facilitate the assessment of measurement instruments, revealing internal patterns of inconsistency. The rationale underlying the proposed Guttman error map is presented, along with an annotated summary of the routine for its implementation.
Results:
Seven synthetic examples show the potential of graphical representation in identifying problem areas and how this helps to inform adjustments and develop more robust instruments.
Conclusions:
With guttemap, Guttman error analysis becomes more accessible and interpretable, contributing to the improvement of measurement instruments and the advancement of epidemiological research.
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