Data Collection and Ethical Issues 
Definitions 
Guidelines for Constructing an Instrument to collect data from students  

Data Collection and Ethical Issues 

What are the reasons for establishing an Internal Review Board and procedures?  

Is research done by teachers in their classrooms subject to review? Why or why not?  

What is the most important element of the 11 presented in your text (pgs. 276-277)?  

Must teachers obtain consent from their students before conducting research? Why or why not?  

Identify areas of concern regarding your group's research proposal.  
 

Definitions 

1. Construct - a psychological trait that is not directly observable, but is believed to exist due to behaviors exhibited; examples: anxiety, intelligence, happiness, love 

2. Operationalize - to define a construct by listing clearly described, observable behaviors 

3. Reliability - the consistency of measurement; does it measure the same thing across time with the same level of accuracy? 

4. Validity - the inferences made from the results of measurement; does it measure what I intended it to measure? 
  
Contrast reliability with dependability; validity with credibility; and objectivity with confirmability.  
 

1. State the items in simple, clear language. 

2. Avoid negatively stated items 

3. Balance the items with positive and negative opinions 

4. Create items that have student interest / appeal 

5. Create options that have student interest / appeal 

6. Options should have no more than five levels 

7. Decide on an even or odd number of levels for your options 

8. Set aside the items and then revise / review the items 

9. The total set should contain no more than ten items 

10. Add directions for responding and the purpose of the survey 

Following the steps outlined in your text for developing a data collection instrument, develop an attitude instrument for students

  Read Chapter 10 (pgs. 275-281) and Chapter 11 (all)