How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 5/e

Jack R. Fraenkel, San Francisco State University
Norman E. Wallen, San Francisco State University

Instrumentation

True/False


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


2	The validity of an instrument is related to the consistency of the results given.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


3	Research data is information obtained only through directly assessing the subjects of a study.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


4	Ease of use is not a valuable consideration when designing an instrument; rather, it is important to focus on the quality of data gathered.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


5	A derived score is the initial score obtained when using an instrument.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


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


7	A sociometric device is an instrument designed to assess the relationship among peers.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


8	Short-answer items are a form of selection items.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


9	A criterion-referenced instrument rates the examinee on the basis of a specific goal or criterion.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

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