LibGuides: Quantitative Research: Survey Instruments

Survey Instructions & Tutorials

I found a test in APA PsycTESTS - now what?
To determine if you can use a specific survey, testing instrument, or measurement in APA PsycTESTS, follow these instructions.
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Survey Inquiry Form
Use this form if you need assistance with a survey, testing instrument, or measurement.

Survey Reliability & Validity

How to Measure Survey Reliability and Validity by Mark S. Litwin Aimed at helping readers improve the accuracy of their survey, Litwin's book guides in assessing and interpreting the quality of their survey data by thoroughly examining the survey instrument used. The book also explains how to code and pilot test new and established surveys. In addition, it covers such issues as how to measure reliability (e.g., test-retest, alternate-form, internal consistency, inter-observer, and intra-observer reliability), how to measure validity (including content, criterion, and construct validity), how to address cross-cultural issues in survey research, and how to scale and score a survey.
ISBN: 9780803957046
Publication Date: 1995-08-03
Reliability and Validity Assessment by Edward G. Carmines; Richard A. Zeller This guide demonstrates how social scientists assess the reliability and validity of empirical measurements. This monograph is a good starting point for those who want to familiarize themselves with the current debates over "appropriate" measurement designs and strategies.
ISBN: 9780803913714
Publication Date: 1979-11-01

Databases

APA PsycTESTS This link opens in a new window
A repository for a growing selection of psychological tests and measures, including thousands of actual test instruments and test items that are available for immediate download and use in research and teaching. PsycTESTS® also provides access to an increasing number of tests that are available in languages other than English.
Mental Measurements Yearbook and Tests in Print This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive guide to over 2,000 contemporary testing instruments. The MMY series contains information essential for a complete evaluation of test products in psychology, education, business, and leadership. TIP is a comprehensive bibliography to all known commercially available tests that are currently in print in English. Includes information on test purpose, publisher, in-print status, price, acronym, intended population, administration times, publication date(s), and author(s).
Proquest Dissertations and Theses This link opens in a new window
This database is the world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses from around the world, spanning from 1861 to the present day. Find examples of surveys, measurements, and instruments used in dissertations similar to yours in the "methodology" sections.

Can I get surveys through ILL?

Surveys are not eligible for Interlibrary Loan (ILL).

However, you may submit a request for an ILL of the Source Citation article IF it is not available through UC Search. Source citation articles discuss test development and sometimes include copies of surveys, instruments, or measurements.

Find the Source Citation article in the APA PsycTESTS detailed record.

Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire

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