factor structure

The purpose of this study was to determine the psychometric features(Factor structure, validity and reliability) of the Course Experience Questionnaire(CEQ) that have 43 items and developed by Wilson and et al(1997). This research is from the field of normative research that was carried out in the first semester of the academic year 1401-1400 at Gilan University. The statistical population of this research included all students entering the academic years of 2017 and 2018, which was conducted using a simple random sampling method on 332 third and fourth year undergraduate students of the Faculty of Humanities of Guilan University. Exploratory factor analysis elicited 7 factors which generally explained 71% of the total variance. Furthermore Confirmatory factor analysis on the items showed that all the items have significant load factor on their own factor, and seven-factor structure of the questionnaire was approved. Concurrent criterion validity coefficient between each of items of Course Experience Scale With the criterion variables (the Course Satisfaction and Achievement) that were linked theoretically was also significant. Altogether, founding of this study showed that seven-factor scale of the Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) have a adequate reliability and validity among Iranian samples and Can be used as an valid evaluation tool in higher education institutions.

Values are one of the most fundamental factors directing human behavior in any society and play an important role in economic, social and political growth and development. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of analyzing the factor structure of the faculty members' value orientation scale.

 In this descriptive correlational study, the statistical population of the study included all faculty members of Shiraz University (610 people) using the relative stratified sampling method and based on Cochran's formula, 219 faculty members as a sample. were chosen. To analyze the data, item analysis, Cronbach's alpha and confirmatory factor analysis and SPSS 23 and Amos 23 software were used. 

 The result of item analysis showed that each of the dimensions of the questionnaire has high validity and reliability. The results of confirmatory factor analysis also indicated that each of the dimensions has a high validity to explain the scale of value orientation. Cronbach's alpha also indicated high scale reliability.

 The findings of this study indicate the construct validity of the scale determined in the university and is a suitable tool for determining the type of value orientation of faculty members. Therefore, planners and administrators can use it to determine the type of value orientation of faculty members.