For the results section:
Present the results from the factor analysis (or analyses if you performed
more than one), including a justification for the extraction and rotation meth
used, factor analysis statistics, and a description of the scale and inter-fact
correlations. If items were removed, also describe the process through wh
the decision was made to exclude these items.
Include a reliability analysis of the (revised) measure, including Cronbach’s
alpha and related item statistics (e.g. alpha if item deleted) for the compos
scale and each of the subscales.
Include the descriptive statistics for all measures used.
Include correlations, t-tests, etc. as appropriate that address your validatio
hypotheses.
For the discussion:
This section aligns with what is expected in a discussion from any other
lab/research report. It should present an evaluation of your (revised) measure
including the following:
Statements about the factor structure, and the extent to which the items al
with what realistic optimism, unrealistic optimism, and pessimism are theoretically considered to comprise. Any issues may have implications for
the definition and measurement of the construct being investigated.
A discussion of the reliability of the final scales.
A discussion of the evidence for the validity of the scales.
Limitations and implications, including any potential future revisions to the
new realistic optimism, unrealistic optimism, and pessimism scales and if
needed, recommendations for how they should be validated in the future.
A discussion of any revisions to the scale and recommendations for how it
should be validated in the future.
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