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Module
Four Selecting Measuring
Instruments (Data Collection) Learning Objectives
Based on the text, describe the steps/issues in choosing an instrument for data collection. Based on the text and given a topic, design an instrument highlighting the steps involved. Using a survey you have designed, identify your method for collecting the data (self-administered, administered, or observational form). Justify your choice. Given an empirical research article, evaluate the method of data collection (address issues of reliability/dependability, validity/credibility, objectivity/confirmability). Given an empirical research article; identify the participant(s), independent variable(s), dependent variable(s), extraneous variable(s), research question, research hypothesis, null hypothesis, data collection procedures, sampling procedure, and conclusions reached. Given an empirical research article, identify and evaluate relevant ethical issues. |
Additional
Module 4 Notes
Definitions Guidelines for Constructing an Instrument to collect data from students Click here to access additional Module 4 Notes.
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Activities
Read Chapter 3 (Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan) and Chapter 5 (Selecting Measuring Instruments)
Mother, May I? See course syllabus for date assignment is due. Please note: this WebBoard link is for Dr. McConney's section only.
Based on the text and given the topic, "Study Habits of Undergraduate Education Majors," select (find) a published instrument, outlining the steps involved. As a group, you
are to do the following:
b. search for and identify an instrument capable of measuring the variable/construct of interest c. outline the issues taken into consideration in choosing the instrument
Special Assignment for Groups 4 & 5 ONLY |
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Course
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