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Designing and Constructing Instruments for Social Research and Evaluation,New
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Written in easytounderstand language, this important text provides a systematic and commonsense approach to developing instruments for data collection and analysis. This book can be used by both those who are developing instruments for the first time and those who want to hone their skills, including students, agency personnel, program managers, and researchers.This book provides a thorough presentation of instrument construction, from conception to development and pretesting of items, formatting the instrument, administration, and, finally, data management and presentation of the findings. Throughout the book, the authors emphasize how to create an instrument that will produce trustworthy and accurate data. To that end they have included guidelines for reviewing and revising the questionnaire to enhance validity and reliability. They also show how to work effectively with stakeholders such as instruments designers, decisionmakers, agency personnel, clients, and raters or respondents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Designing and Constructing Instruments for Social Research and Evaluation'? A: The book provides a systematic approach to developing instruments for data collection and analysis, emphasizing trustworthy and accurate data production.
- Q: Who is the intended audience for this book? A: This book is suitable for students, agency personnel, program managers, and researchers, whether they are new to instrument development or looking to improve their skills.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 416 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is published in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Designing and Constructing Instruments for Social Research and Evaluation' published? A: The book was published on August 31, 2007.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book regarding instrument construction? A: The book covers topics from conception to pre-testing of items, formatting the instrument, administration, data management, and presentation of findings.
- Q: Does the book provide guidelines for enhancing instrument validity and reliability? A: Yes, the authors include guidelines for reviewing and revising questionnaires to improve validity and reliability.
- Q: Are there any practical examples included in the book? A: While the book focuses primarily on theoretical approaches, it emphasizes practical steps and stakeholder collaboration in instrument development.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in social research? A: Yes, the book is written in easy-to-understand language and is designed for those developing instruments for the first time.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by David Colton.