Types of Research Instruments and Quality Assessment

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What is the purpose of a Demographic form in research instruments?

Measuring attitudes of individuals

Recording individuals' behaviors

Collecting basic information about individuals (correct)

Accessing factual information documents

Which type of research instrument is used to assess or rate an individual's ability?

Behavioral observation checklist

Factual Information Documents

Attitudinal measures

Performance measures (correct)

What criteria are often used to evaluate the quality of research instruments?

Reliability and Validity (correct)

Complexity and Depth

Flexibility and Adaptability

Length and Detail

What does Internal consistency refer to in the evaluation of research instruments?

Specific instrument brings about the same results Signup and view all the answers

What does Face Validity refer to in the context of research instruments?

Instrument appears to measure what it is supposed to measure Signup and view all the answers

Which type of validity includes important characteristics that the instrument is intended to measure?

Content Validity Signup and view all the answers

What type of validity correlates two research instruments taken at the same time?

Concurrent validity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of validity refers to the ability of an instrument to predict a criterion?

Predictive validity Signup and view all the answers

How can construct validity be assessed?

By examining whether a specific instrument relates to other measures Signup and view all the answers

Which type of construct validity involves an instrument that correlates with other similar instruments as expected?

Convergent validity Signup and view all the answers

In data collection, what does quantitative observation involve?

Following a structured procedure of observation to acquire reliable information for analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is important in determining the choice of data collection method?

Preparing a timeline of activities Signup and view all the answers

Which form of data summary presents numerical data in a more concise, systematic, and organized manner?

Tabular Summary Signup and view all the answers

What type of summary makes use of visual tools such as graphs, charts, and figures?

Graphical Summary Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for gathering quantitative research data through the use of standardized questions and structured interview formats?

Quantitative Interview Signup and view all the answers

What type of data collection makes use of questionnaires that contain closed-ended questions with provided answers for the respondents to choose from?

Quantitative Survey Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Research Instruments

Demographic forms are used to collect information about participants' characteristics, such as age, gender, and occupation.
Ability tests are used to assess or rate an individual's ability.

Evaluating Research Instruments

Research instruments are evaluated based on criteria such as reliability, validity, and practicality.
Internal consistency refers to the extent to which different items in an instrument measure the same concept.

Types of Validity

Face validity refers to whether an instrument appears to measure what it is supposed to measure on the surface.
Construct validity includes important characteristics that the instrument is intended to measure.
Concurrent validity correlates two research instruments taken at the same time.
Predictive validity refers to the ability of an instrument to predict a criterion.
Construct validity can be assessed by examining the relationship between the instrument and the underlying theory or concept.

Subtypes of Construct Validity

Convergent validity involves an instrument that correlates with other similar instruments as expected.

Data Collection

Quantitative observation involves collecting numerical data through systematic and controlled methods.
The choice of data collection method depends on the research question, population, and resources.

Data Summary

Quantitative data summary presents numerical data in a more concise, systematic, and organized manner.
Visual summary makes use of visual tools such as graphs, charts, and figures to present data.

Data Collection Methods

Structured interviews involve gathering quantitative research data through the use of standardized questions and structured interview formats.
Questionnaires with closed-ended questions are used to collect data, where respondents choose from provided answers.

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Description

This quiz covers various types of research instruments including demographic forms, performance measures, attitudinal measures, behavioral observation checklists, and factual information documents. It also explores the process of assessing the quality of these instruments.