Development and validation of the Electronic Information Resources usage scale

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to develop and validate the EIR use scale. The research took place in several empirical phases. Fist, a list of 97 items was developed by the researcher and was sent to the panel of experts for validation. Then a research instrument was formulated and pre-tested with 100 sample in four university undergraduates. After checking the face validity, the instrument was piloted with 540 sample and then evaluated through comments and suggestions. Finally, the main survey was conducted with 604 undergraduate sample and through the factor analysis the main and sub-factors were identified. Then the Cronbach’s alpha reliability and other validation such as descriminant and convergent validity were established.