Instrument Design & Development in Educational Research

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What is the primary purpose of a questionnaire in research?

To collect data in the human and social sciences (correct)

To analyze existing data

To test hypotheses

To summarize literature reviews

What is a construct in the context of instrument design?

A single item on a questionnaire

A composite measure or central idea (correct)

A type of questionnaire

A statistical analysis technique

What is the purpose of an observation schedule in research?

To conduct interviews

To design questionnaires

To analyze data

To collect data through observations (correct)

What is a latent trait in the context of instrument design?

An underlying characteristic that cannot be directly observed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pilot test in questionnaire design?

To evaluate the quality of the questionnaire Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an interview guide in research?

To guide the conversation in an interview Signup and view all the answers

How long does it ideally take to develop, pilot, and refine a new instrument?

18 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in designing a new instrument according to Boateng et al. (2018)?

Define construct Signup and view all the answers

What should you look for when searching for existing instruments?

Instruments with evidence of reliability and validity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the final check in instrument design?

To review and refine the instrument Signup and view all the answers

Why might you need to adapt an existing instrument?

Because it needs to be adapted for the context of your study Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after finding an existing instrument?

Determine if it needs to be adapted for your study Signup and view all the answers

When designing a semi-structured interview, how can you estimate the time spent on each question?

By allocating a fixed time period, such as 10 minutes, to each key question Signup and view all the answers

What is reliability in the context of instrument design?

Consistent results from an instrument Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of piloting an instrument?

To try out the test or questionnaire before using it in the final study Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using multiple indicators in instrument design?

To provide a more comprehensive measure of a construct Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for measuring a construct at the most precise level possible?

Precise level of measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is validity in the context of instrument design?

The degree to which an instrument measures the construct it claims to measure Signup and view all the answers