Constructing a Scale of Intellectual Fraud according to the Generalized Partial Credit Model among University Students

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64940/jfath/2025.29.4.15

Keywords:

intellectual fraud, generalized partial credit model (GPCM), University students

Abstract

The current research aims to construct a scale for intellectual fraud among university students according to the generalized partial credit model. To achieve this, the researcher took scientific steps in the procedures for constructing the test, relying on Glance's definition to construct (25) items. Then, to verify the logical validity of the items and extract the apparent validity of measuring intellectual fraud, the scale was presented to (10) specialists in educational and psychological sciences, and in light of their comments, the wording of some of them was modified, and no item of the scale was excluded in order to obtain an agreement rate. Thus, the apparent validity of the scale was verified. After that, the scale was presented to a pilot sample of (40) male and female students who were randomly selected from the University of Baghdad to determine the time taken to perform the scale and the clarity of the instructions, to know the standard characteristics of the scale and to verify the assumptions of the generalized partial credit model. The scale was applied to a sample of (600) morning university students, who were randomly selected. The researcher relied on the Generalized Partial Credit Model (GPCM) in analyzing this, which is one of the models of modern theory of measurement and used the statistical program (SPSS jmetrik4.1). The most important results that she reached. The generalized partial credit model (GPCM) was found to be consistent with the model's assumptions, with all items having good properties. The researcher then reached a set of conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions.

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Published

2026-03-25

How to Cite

[1]
Liqaa Shamil Khalaf, “Constructing a Scale of Intellectual Fraud according to the Generalized Partial Credit Model among University Students”, jfath, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 364–385, Mar. 2026.