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OPWL theses completed under Dr. Chyung’s supervision

Dr. Chyung was the thesis advisor for the following OPWL theses. Click the links to see a copy of the full-text of the theses:

  1. Hutchinson, D. (2021). Exploring optimal response labels for constructing an interval type 5-point Likert scale. (Unpublished master’s thesis). Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.
    Also see:
    Hutchinson, D., & Chyung, S. Y. (2023). Evidence-based survey design: Adding “Moderately” or “Somewhat” to Likert scale options Agree and Disagree to get interval-like data. Performance Improvement, 62(1), 17-24. https://doi.org/10.56811/PFI-22-0012
  2. Miller, M. (2019). Using an evaluation capacity tool to build evaluation capacity in a nonprofit organization (Unpublished master’s thesis). Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.
  3. Kennedy, P. E. (2012). Training professionals’ usage and understanding of Kirkpatrick’s level 3 and level 4 evaluations (Unpublished master’s thesis). Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.
    Also see:
    Kennedy, P. E., Chyung, S. Y., Winiecki, D. J., & Brinkerhoff, R. O. (2014). Training professionals’ usage and understanding of Kirkpatrick’s level 3 and level 4 evaluations. International Journal of Training and Development, 18(1), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijtd.12023
  4. Duman, B. (2009). The root causes of errant ordered radiology exam (Unpublished master’s thesis). Boise State University, Boise. Idaho.
    Also see:
    Duman, B., Chyung, S. Y., Villachica, S., & Winiecki, D. (2011). Root causes of errant ordered radiology exams: Results of a needs assessment. Performance Improvement Journal, 50(1), 17-24. https://doi.org/10.1002/pfi.20192
  5. Berg. S. A. (2008). Analyzing leaders’ perceptions to enhance the use of an employee engagement survey (Unpublished master’s thesis). Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.
    Also see:
    Berg, S. A., Chyung, S. Y., Marker, A., & Winiecki, D. (2010). How should organizational leaders use employee engagement survey data? Performance Improvement Journal, 49(4), 17-26. https://doi.org/10.1002/pfi.20140