Critique Measurement Instruments

Critique Measurement Instruments Order Description Quantitative measurement instruments often produce numerical values from assessments, rating scales, historical data, document reviews, among others, measuring various constructs and variables. Whenever available, existing psychometrically sound instruments should be employed to measure a construct or variable, rather than developing new instruments requiring the implementation of various strategies to determine appropriate measurement validity and reliability. Review the resources listed in the Books and Resources area below to prepare for this week’s assignment(s). All resources for this week: Book(s) Black, T. 2012 Doing quantitative research in the social sciences: An integrated approach to research design, measurement and statistics. Read Chapters 5, 8, and 11 Assignment Title Critique Measurement Instruments Assignment Points 15 Assignment Instructions Locate a standardized measurement instrument used in your specialization or area of interest, and then complete a critique. There are two ways to locate a measurement instrument with published psychometrics: 1) identify a measurement instrument used in a peer-reviewed study you have read, and then use the reference list to find its origin, and 2) use the NCU library to search for a measurement instrument. Use this website link for assistance with the NCU library: https://ncu.libguides.com/learn. The standardized measurement instrument used in the critique must be located from a scholarly source containing validity and reliability information. Copy the Measurement Instrument Critique Template below into a Word document, and then complete each section: Measurement Instrument Critique Template Reference Information 1. Title of the instrument (including edition and form, if applicable): 1. Author(s): 1. Publisher and date(s) of publication: Content 1. Construct(s), domain(s), or variable(s) the instrument measures: 1. Unidimensionality or multidimensionality of construct(s), domains(s), or variables(s): 1. Theoretical and/or empirical foundations of the instrument: Purpose 1. Purpose and potential uses of the instrument: 1. Whom the instrument is designed: 1. Structure of the instrument: 1. Length of the instrument, including number of items: 1. Subscales within the instrument (if applicable): 1. Format of the instrument: Administration 1. Instrument administration procedures: 1. Necessary administrator qualifications and/or training: 1. Scoring procedures of the instrument: 1. Type of scoring or scaling (availability of scoring keys and scoring services, subscale, factor, or dimension scores): Evaluation 1. Evidence of reliability (include type(s) and statistic(s) as appropriate): 1. Adequacy of reliability evidence to support potential uses of the instrument: 1. Evidence of validity (include type(s) and subject area, construct, outcome as appropriate): 1. Adequacy of validity evidence to support potential uses of the instrument: Multicultural Application 1. Analysis of the multicultural application of the instrument (addressing research on multicultural comparison, or limitations of generalizability based on a lack of multicultural data): Summary Evaluation and Critique 1. Strengths and limitations of the instrument: 1. Critique of the use of the instrument in both an applied and research context: Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. . Upload your assignment using the Upload Assignment button below. Course Learning Outcomes associated with this assignment: 1.0. Evaluate quantitative research designs with attention to quantitative instrumentation, data assumptions, validity, and reliability. 2.0. Analyze the rationale and methodological conventions of quantitative data collection techniques used in educational research. 3.0. Analyze the rationale and methodological conventions of quantitative data analysis techniques used in educational research.