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1 CORRECT

The term instrumentation refers to the data collection process in a research invest
A) TRUE
B) FALSE

Feedback: The term instrumentation refers to the data collection process in a r

investigation.

2 CORRECT

The validity of an instrument is refers to the consistency of the results given.

A) TRUE
B) FALSE

Feedback: An important consideration in the choice of an instrument to be use

research investigation is validity: the extent to which results from it permit res
to draw warranted conclusions about the characteristics of the individuals stud
Consistency pertains to reliability.

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INCORRECT

Research data is information obtained only through directly testing the subjects of
A) TRUE
B) FALSE

Feedback: Research data are data obtained by directly or indirectly assessing t

subjects of the study.

4 CORRECT

Ease of use is not a valuable consideration when designing an instrument; rather,

important to consider only the quality of data gathered.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE

Feedback: An important consideration for any researcher in choosing or design

instrument is how easy the instrument will actually be to use.

5 CORRECT

A derived score is the initial score obtained when using an instrument.

A) TRUE
B) FALSE

Feedback: A derived score is a raw score that has been translated into a more
score on some type of standardized basis to aid in interpretation. The initial sc
raw score.

6 CORRECT

An ordinal scale involves the use of numbers to represent equal distances from a k
point.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE

Feedback: An ordinal scale involves the use of numbers to rank-order scores fr

to low.

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INCORRECT

A sociometric device is an instrument designed to assess the relationship among m

a group.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE

Feedback: A sociometric device is an instrument designed to assess the relatio

among peers.

8
INCORRECT

Short-answer items are a form of selection items.

A) TRUE
B) FALSE

Feedback: Short-answer items and essay questions are examples of supply ite

9
INCORRECT

A criterion-referenced instrument is used to assess the examinee on the basis of a

goal or criterion.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE

Feedback: A criterion-referenced instrument rates the examinee on the basis o

specific goal or criterion.

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