Instrumentation Development & Validation

This book explores the need for robust assessment tools in academic research, focusing on the complex process of building and verifying tools for evaluating research outputs across various disciplines. The author's interest in research evaluation stems from her desire to improve existing techniques and enhance this academic component. Instrument Development and Validation provides a comprehensive guide to cover every stage from conceptualization to psychometric analysis and field testing. It emphasizes the importance of reflexivity and openness in instrument creation, highlighting the need for understanding assumptions, biases, and value systems that influence instrument design and execution. The book aims to foster collaborative research efforts and motivate a new generation of scholars to push the boundaries of knowledge through rigorous investigation and deliberate assessment.