Handout 4.4:
Reporting research

Summarize an article that validates a paper-and-pencil measure.
Your summary should include :

The authors' definition of the construct they are trying to measure

Their method and rationale for selecting their initial set of items

A listing of some sample items

Your assessment of the content validity of their measure

Your evaluation of whether the items were simply worded and easy to understand.

Evidence of the measure's test-retest reliability.

Evidence of the measure's internal consistency.

Evidence of the measure's convergent validity.

Evidence of the measure's discriminant validity.

This is to be handed in. In addition, you are required to give me a copy of the first page of the article.



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