title: Confirmatory factor analysis of a test used for certification in sport scuba diving.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to confirm the underlying factor structure of the entry-level scuba diving certification test published by the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI). The test measures knowledge mastery across 6 content areas. A sample of 400 female and male entry-level scuba diving students aged from 18 to 47 years participated in the study. A rigorous structural equation modeling approach was used to confirm the factor structure of the test. The results verify that two latent factors or constructs accurately represent knowledge mastery for entry-level scuba diving students. Also, cross-validation procedures were used to examine the accuracy of measurement model replication. Collectively, these findings support the construct validity of the test.
authors.affiliation: The Psychological Corporation, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA. larry_price@harcourt.com
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Price
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wilkins
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002568:Certification; D004242:Diving; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013177:Sports