Close Help Print Course module: 202000336 202000336 Data Collection and Test Construction Course info Course module 202000336 Credits (ECTS) 5 Course type Study Unit Language of instruction English Contact person dr.ir. G.J.A. Fox E-mail g.j.a.fox@utwente.nl Lecturer(s) Lecturer dr. E.J. de Bruin Contactperson for the course dr.ir. G.J.A. Fox Examiner dr.ir. G.J.A. Fox Lecturer dr. J.W. Luyten Contactperson for the course dr. J.W. Luyten Academic year 2021 Starting block 2B Application procedure You apply via OSIRIS Student Registration using OSIRIS Yes Aims At the end of this module, students will be able to: Take a reasoned decision as to what method of data collection to use (observation, interviews, questionnaires or content analysis), and substantiate their decision with arguments. Name various interviewing techniques and explain when they can or cannot be applied. Calculate interrater reliability (measures of agreement, Cohen’s kappa). Name and discuss various types of sampling. List basic rules for designing a valid questionnaire study. Apply the general principles of designing and scoring tests, also assessing their quality and applying a simple form of technology-supported measurement. Assess the quality and dimensionality of a scale or test by means of factor analysis, classical test theory, and item-response theory. Content This Research Methods study unit is part of the module The Individual (202000334). In this module, you will learn how measurement of constructs is used in both research and individual assessment. You will learn how to use various ways of collecting data (e.g. observation, interviews, questionnaires, and content analysis). Specific attention will be given to constructing interview schedules and tests. A further focus will be on examining the validity and reliability of the measurement instruments that can be used to collect data. Assessing data to look at the quality and dimensionality of a scale or test (using factor analysis, classical test theory, and item response theory) will be practiced using the statistical program R. Your newly acquired knowledge and skills will be applied in this module’s project. Module description This study unit is part of the module The Individual (202000334). A module is offered as one educational unity and students take it as such. Module Module 4 Participating study Bachelor Psychology Required materials Book Print book: Title: The Individual, ISBN: 9781307784657, Edition: 1, Published: 10 January 2022, Copyright: 2022, Author: McLeod – Bruin, Custom edition for University of Twente Price: €60.39, https://www.mheducation.co.uk/the-individual-9781307784657-emeaz OR eBook: Title: eBook: The Individual, ISBN: 9781307788747, Edition: 1, Published: 23 January 2022, Copyright: 2022, Author: McLeod – Bruin, Custom eBook for University of Twente Price: €42.27, https://www.mheducation.co.uk/ebook-the-individual-9781307788747-emea Book Babbie, E. (2020). The Practice of Social Research (15th edition). Cengage Learning, ISBN 978-0357360767 Course material Online materials, like microlectures, texts, and manual: see Canvas Recommended materials - Instructional modes Assignment Presence duty Yes Lecture Q&A Tutorial Tests Written test(s) Close Help Print