Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2015
Journal
Journal of International Education Research (JIER)
Volume
11
Issue
4
DOI
10.19030/jier.v11i4.9460
Abstract
It is now well accepted that working in research teams that span universities, jurisdictions and countries can be rewarding and economically prudent. To this end, investigators collaborate in the pursuit of knowledge to address human and societal problems and translate results into local and global contexts. This implies that investigators need to develop study instruments that are fit for purpose and strategically manage issues arising from geographical, linguistic and cultural diversity. A proven method is cognitive interviewing to pre-test the study materials to ensure clarity and relevance in the study population. This paper describes the steps taken to increase the methodological reliability of study instruments through the use of cognitive interviewing and argues this technique should be a standard step in instrument development.
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APA Citation
Hofmeyer, A., Sheingold, B. H., & Taylor, R. (2015). Do You Understand What I Mean? How Cognitive Interviewing Can Strengthen Valid, Reliable Study Instruments And Dissemination Products. Journal of International Education Research (JIER), 11 (4). http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/jier.v11i4.9460
Peer Reviewed
1
Open Access
1
Comments
Reproduced with permission of the Clute Institute. JIER