What does item reliability assess in item analysis?
a) A measure of item quality
b) A measure of participant understanding
c) The consistency of responses to each item
d) How well an item aligns with research objectives
What is involved in item modification within the item analysis process?
a) Collecting additional data
b) Removing items from the instrument
c) Rewording or revising items based on analysis results
d) Increasing the number of items in the instrument
Why is pilot testing conducted in research instruments?
a) To make the instrument more complex
b) To finalize the research objectives
c) To ensure that changes have improved instrument quality
d) To gather initial data for the study
What is the primary objective of assessing item difficulty in item analysis?
a) To create ambiguous items
b) To measure item reliability
c) To identify items that are either too easy or too challenging
d) To collect data from participants
What does "suitability" of items refer to in item analysis?
a) Whether items are complex
b) Whether items align with research objectives
c) Whether items are vague
d) Whether items are difficult to understand