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

Yu-Min Wang; Chei-Chang Chiou; Wen-Chang Wang; Chun-Jung Chen

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2020.614460

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

Front Psychol. 2021 Jan 15:11:614460. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.614460. eCollection 2020.

Authors

Yu-Min Wang¹, Chei-Chang Chiou², Wen-Chang Wang¹, Chun-Jung Chen^{2

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Affiliations

¹ Department of Information Management, National Chi Nan University, Puli, Taiwan.
² Department of Accounting, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua City, Taiwan.
³ Department of Finance, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua City, Taiwan.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; big data; data mining; measurement instrument; self-efficacy.