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- For purposes of calculating scale score this item was reveresed.
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- The discriminant analys is procedure automatically constructs n-1 functions ( where n equals the number groups being examined ). Hence , it is necessary to judge whether apossible function is substantively meaningful.
- Involvement/uninvolvement may still be a multi dimensional phenomenon ; only the FEAS may not be a suitable instrument for tapping those other dimensions.