Developing an Instrument for Assessing Self-Efficacy in Data Mining and Analysis

Frontiers in Psychology

Chei-Chang Chiou¹  Chun-Jung Chen²  Yu-Min Wang³  Wen-Chang Wang³ 

[1] Department of Accounting, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua City, Taiwan;Department of Accounting, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua City, Taiwan;Department of Finance, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua City, Taiwan;Department of Information Management, National Chi Nan University, Puli, Taiwan;

关键词: self-efficacy;    data mining;    measurement instrument;    big data;    artificial intelligence;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2020.614460

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

With the continuous progress and penetration of automated data collection technology, enterprises and organizations are facing the problem of information overload. The demand for expertise in data mining and analysis is increasing. Self-efficacy is a pivotal construct that is significantly related to willingness and ability to perform a particular task. Thus, the objective of this study is to develop an instrument for assessing self-efficacy in data mining and analysis. An initial measurement list was developed based on the skills and abilities about executing data mining and analysis, and expert recommendations. A useful sample of 103 university students completed the online survey questionnaire. A 19-item four-factor model was extracted by exploratory factor analysis. Using the partial least squares-structural equation modeling technique (PLS-SEM), the model was cross-examined. The instrument showed satisfactory reliability and validity. The proposed instrument will be of value to researchers and practitioners in evaluating an individual’s abilities and readiness in executing data mining and analysis.

【 授权许可】

CC BY