On the Use of Paired Comparisons to Construct Group Preference Scales for Decision Making

2013 | Group Decision and Negotiation | Citations: 0

Authors: Cheng, Kung-E.; McHugh, James A.; Deek, Fadi P.

Abstract: Polling opinion is a common group activity. Scaling tools can be used to provide ... Expand

Abstract: Polling opinion is a common group activity. Scaling tools can be used to provide a more precise presentation of opinions than traditional polling/voting. The interval scale of items constructed by scaling tools can aid participants in finding the current disposition of a group. We consider Thurstone’s law of comparative judgment as well as a weighted digraph ranking system for building group scales from pairwise comparisons. Assumptions for computing scales are reviewed together with issues and limitations of applying these scaling methods in groups. Results from a classic experiment and simulations by both methods are compared. We also made recommendations on choosing scaling method based on theoretic and practical consideration. Collapse

Methods: simulation experiment computational algorithm descriptive statistic cluster analysis

Measuring Severity of Internet Abuse in the Workplace: Creation of a Thurstone Scale

2009 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Claybaugh, Craig C; Nazareth, Derek L

Abstract: Access to the Internet at work allows employees to be more effective in their jo ... Expand

Abstract: Access to the Internet at work allows employees to be more effective in their jobs. However, it also gives employees the opportunity to engage in non-productive behavior. Several studies have examined the problem of Internet abuse in the workplace. However, a measure of severity of Internet abuse is still lacking. This research employs a Thurstone scale to create an appropriate measure of severity of Internet abuse in the workplace. Collapse

Topics: IT security threat internet technology social influence

Methods: survey survey design descriptive statistic