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Measuring Belief System Structure.

Authors :
Barton, Allen H.
Parsons, R. Wayne
Source :
Public Opinion Quarterly; Summer77, Vol. 41 Issue 2, p159-180, 22p, 3 Diagrams, 6 Charts
Publication Year :
1977

Abstract

This article points out the deficiencies of the most common method of measuring belief system structuredness, outlines the logic on which a better measure of belief consistency can be calculated for individuals, and applies the new measure to data comparing elites and nonelites, and different elite groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0033362X
Volume :
41
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Public Opinion Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5413354
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/268372