instrument Flashcards
tools used to gather data for a particular research topic.
Research Instrument (Barrot, 2017)
3 Common Research Instrument for Qualitative Research
Observation, Interview, Assessment of Performance Tasks
4 Common Research Instrument for Quantitative Research
Test Questionnaire, Survey Questionnaire, Observation, Interview
7 Considerations in Describing the Instrument for Your Study
The actual instrument used, purpose, developer (an institution or other researchers), number of items or sections, response format used (multiple choice, yes or no), scoring of the responses, reliability and validity of the study
This means that you will utilize an instrument that has been used in well-known institutions or reputable studies and publications.
Adopt an Instrument
means that you do not have to spend time establishing its validity and reliability since they have already been tested by their developers and other researchers.
Adopt an Instrument
Three (3) Ways of Developing an Instrument:
Adopt, Modify Existing Instrument, Create your Own
2 Steps in Developing Your Research Instrument
Step 1: Determine the collection method, Step 2: Write the Instrument