is a tool used to collect, measure and analyze data related to the research interests
RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
Examples: interviews, tests, surveys, scales, questionnaires, Checklists, experimental apparatus
RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
It should be valid (directly answers or addresses your research questions), and reliable (when it provides you consistent data over a period of time)
RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
(directly answers or addresses your research questions)
valid
(when it provides you consistent data over a period of time)
reliable