For this exercise, choose an appropriate sample of at least ten individuals to act as SMEs for this scale. Ask these SMEs to familiarize themselves with the proposed dimensions of the scale. Then ask each SME to rate each item on the scale as “essential,” “useful,” or “not necessary.” Remind the SMEs that negatively worded items can be just as useful in assessing the construct as positively worded items.
Finally, provide a response for each of the following:

1. Compute the CVR for each item on the scale.

2. Compute the CVI for the entire set of 20 items that comprise the initial scale.

3. Based on statistical significance, Lawshe (1975) recommended that with ten raters the CVR should be at least .62 to retain an item. Which items would be deleted using this criterion?

4. If the items identified in the preceding item were deleted, what would be the CVI of the remaining items?

The Undergraduate Academic Work Ethic Measure 

The Undergraduate Academic Work Ethic scale is a 20-item measure of the academic work ethic of undergraduate college students.
Undergraduate academic work ethic is defined as an undergraduate student’s academic work habits, including:

1. Class-related attendance and participation 

2. Study habits 

3. Procrastination tendencies 

4. Dedication to schoolwork 

5. Academic honesty 

Respondents are asked to indicate the degree to which they agree with each item using a five-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

1. I make an effort to come to every class, even when I don’t feel like attending.

2. I am NOT overly concerned with being in class at the beginning of the lecture.

3. I enjoy participating in class discussions.

4. I would go to my professor’s office hours if I needed help in the class.

5. When working in a group, I rarely attend all the group meetings.

6. When writing a paper, I usually wait until the last minute to start it.

7. I usually do NOT procrastinate when it comes to my homework.

8. I have a tendency to cram for tests.

9. I do the least amount of work required in order to pass.

10. I consider myself to have good time management skills when it comes to my schoolwork.

11. I rarely take advantage of extra-credit opportunities.

12. I would turn down an appealing offer to go out if I had to study.

13. During finals week, I rarely have any free time because I am so busy studying.

14. If I don’t understand something in class, I will ask the professor or a classmate to explain it.

15. It would NOT bother me to receive a poor grade in a course.

16. I try to be one of the top-ranked students in the class.

17. Doing well in school is NOT a priority in my life.

18. I set high academic goals for myself.

19. I would cheat on a test if I knew I could get away with it.

20. I would allow a classmate t o copy my homework.