Indicators of Construct Validity and Reliability of a Scale of Quality of E- learning in Saudi universities – A Psychometric Study - Case of Tabuk University –

Abstract

This study aimed to verify the construct validity and reliability of a scale of assessment quality of learning in Saudi universities, a study on a sample of Tabuk University students. To achieve this goal, the descriptive and analytical approach was used where a questionnaire was developed consisting of (32) statements distributed in five axes: content, technology and support, user interface, evaluation tools and methods, and safety. The questionnaire was applied electronically to a random stratified sample of (275) students, and was classified according to specialization and gender. The students’ responses were used to answer the study questions related to examining the scaling properties, analyzing the descriptive statistics of assessment practices and comparing the mean values according to nominal

variables by using descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis and two- way ANOVA. The study provided indices of the reliability and validity of the scale. The results indicated that the quality of e- learning was average according to Likert's five- point grading used in the scale, as most of the averages for expressions were statistically higher than the hypothetical mean of grading, and there were no statistically significant differences in the arithmetic averages of the sample estimates due to specialization and gender. Some recommendations were given at the end of the study, such as: using the proposed scale in diagnosing the reality of e- learning in Saudi universities, in order to improve and develop this type of learning, which we need, especially in light of the Corona pandemic.