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NOMOLOGIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-03-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Calculating Procedures (Mathematics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nomological network
1, record 1, English, nomological%20network
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The theoretical construct is the starting point of all measurement [in organizational research]. The researcher defines the construct under observation in terms of its relationships with other theoretical constructs. This definition forms what is called the construct's nomological network: "the set of construct-to-construct relationships derived from the relevant theory and stated at an abstract, theoretical level". 1, record 1, English, - nomological%20network
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de calcul (Mathématiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réseau nomologique
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20nomologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1981-04-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nomothetic
1, record 2, English, nomothetic
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Emphasis on the development of general laws of behavior. 1, record 2, English, - nomothetic
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Note: Term defined in a specialized glossary of psychometrics. 2, record 2, English, - nomothetic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nomologique 1, record 2, French, nomologique
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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