re 13 Quiz on Qualities of a Good Research Instrument

What is a research instrument?

• A type of software used for data analysis

• A method for conducting interviews

• A statistical model for research

• A tool used to collect data systematically

What does validity refer to in a research instrument?

• The cost-effectiveness of the instrument

• The consistency of the results over time

• The ease of use for researchers

• The degree to which it measures what it intends to measure

Which of the following is an example of a researcher-made instrument?

• A textbook

• A research proposal

• A questionnaire

• A published academic journal

What is the main concern of reliability in research instruments?

• The cost of the instrument

• The relevance of the questions asked

• The consistency of responses over time

• The accuracy of the data collected

Which of the following statements is true about a reliable test?

• It is never valid.

• It may not always be valid.

• It is only valid in specific situations.

• It is always valid.

What does usability mean in the context of research instruments?

• The degree of accuracy in data collection

• The ease of use without excessive resources

• The validity of the instrument

• The reliability of the results

In the example given, who is the Father of Classical Criminology?

• Cesare Lombroso

• Cesare Beccaria

• Sigmund Freud

• Karl Marx

What is the relationship between validity and a specific situation?

• Validity is irrelevant to research.

• Validity does not depend on the situation.

• Validity is always general.

• Validity is always specific to a situation.

What is the definition of reliability?

• The degree to which an instrument measures what it intends to measure.

• The extent to which outcomes are consistent when repeated.

• The ease of understanding the instrument.

• The cost-effectiveness of the research method.

Which of the following is NOT a quality of a good research instrument?

• Validity

• Reliability

• Complexity

• Usability