University of Texas, Arlington NURS 5366
Assignment 3- Reliability and Validity in
Research Instruments. Questions and Answers
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Score: 92.31 out of 100 - ANSWER
A researcher develops a new instrument to measure coping
skills and conducts a pilot study to compare the new tool with
an existing tool that measures this concept. - ANSWER
Convergent validity
A researcher performs a series of pilot studies to evaluate
whether a measurement tool produces consistent results. -
ANSWER Reliability
A researcher develops a 7-point Likert scale to evaluate feelings
of well-being in patients who are undergoing chemotherapy.
The researcher administers this measure to other, similar
patients in other medical centers. - ANSWER Reliability
In a research study, ambulatory clinic nurses teach children with
asthma how to monitor peak expiratory flow volumes and how