29 Questions
What aspect of a test does predictive validity assess?
Ability to predict similar results to another future instrument
Which type of reliability involves administering an instrument twice to the same group?
Test-retest reliability
What does concurrent validity assess?
Prediction of results similar to tests validated in the past
Which type of reliability involves administering two tests with different wordings but identical content?
Equivalent forms reliability
What does internal consistency reliability measure?
Measure of how well items in two instruments measure the same construct
Which type of reliability measures the consistency of scores assigned by multiple raters?
Inter-rater reliability
What does the Data Gathering Procedure in a study typically include?
Ethical considerations and statistical treatment
Which type of research method involves studying cultural behaviors through immersion and observation?
Ethnography
What does Qualitative Research aim to uncover?
Underlying meanings and patterns
Which type of research explores individuals' subjective experiences and perceptions?
Phenomenology
What is the main focus of Grounded Theory in research?
Development of theories from qualitative data
What are the considerations in describing an instrument for a study?
The actual instrument, purpose, developer, number of items, response format, scoring
Which type of research focuses on objective measurements and quantifiable variables?
Experimental Research
Which instruments are common in qualitative research but can also be used in quantitative studies?
Observation and Interview
What is the main purpose of Correlational Research?
Examination of relationships between variables
What does 'Adopt an Instrument' mean in the context of research instrument development?
Utilizing an instrument that has been tested for validity and reliability by others
Which type of research involves a comparison of groups to determine causal relationships without experimental control?
Causal-Comparative Research
In research instrument development, what is crucial when using an adopted instrument?
Considering the purpose and context of your study
What type of research involves the collection of data from a sample population using structured questionnaires or interviews?
Survey Research
What is the primary factor that allows Test and Questionnaire to be utilized in both qualitative and quantitative studies?
Their ability to gather numerical data
In which type of research are characteristics or behaviors described without manipulating variables?
Descriptive Research
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when describing a research instrument?
The type of statistical analysis to be performed
What is the primary focus of Quantitative Research?
Understanding relationships between variables
What is the main purpose of validity in research instrument development?
To measure what the instrument is supposed to measure
Why do speaking performances have greater validity than multiple choice tests in measuring speaking proficiency?
Speaking performances demonstrate actual communication skills
Which of the following is NOT a step in developing a research instrument, according to the text?
Validating the instrument
What are some popular sources of instruments mentioned in the text?
Tests in Print and IRIS Digital Repository
Why might one need to modify an existing instrument or create a new one according to the text?
To gather data efficiently
In research instrument development, why is it important to ensure that each specific question will be answered and no unnecessary questions are included in the instrument?
To enhance the reliability of the instrument
Learn about different types of criterion validity such as concurrent validity and predictive validity in the context of test assessments. Understand the concept of instrument reliability and its importance in measurement consistency.
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