Scale construction: Developing reliable and valid measurement instruments

Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 100-120

  Hinkin, Timothy R ^a   Tracey, J Bruce ^a   Enz, Cathy A ^a  

^a 335 Statler Hall   (United States)

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EID: 0002669383     PISSN: 10963480     EISSN: 15577554     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/109634809702100108     Document Type: Article

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