Behavioral expectations: Development of parallel forms and analysis of scale assumptions.

Abstract

The development of parallel forms of behavioral expectation scales (BBS) as well as a check on the adequacy of examples contributed as documentation for BES numerical evaluations was examined. Data generated by Harari and Zedeck were used to develop two forms of BES, A and B. Results indicated that the forms (A: N — 44; B: JV = 51) had, in general, equivalent dimension means and variances as well as the same degree of correlation with other variables (overall evaluation and satisfaction with the instructor). An independent sample (N = 56) assessed 39 contributed examples provided to support actual evaluations. Results indicated high agreement between the original value and the independent assessments. The flexibility and increased use of the BES data are discussed.