Data Collection

1)  Write a brief summary about the Methods used, including non-identifying information about the participants (e.g. age, gender, occupation, education level, etc.)

and how the test was administered (e.g. the setting, was it administered in person or via a computer, etc.). Thus, when administering the test to each participant,

please be sure to record non-identifying information about the participant, as well as document how the test was administered to the participant.
Methodology: Provide detailed information regarding the scale that you developed, who the participants were, and how the scale was administered. Include the following:
•   Participant Selection: Explain who your participants were (e.g. total number, gender, age, etc.) and how you selected them. Be as specific as

possible, as if you were giving directions to someone on how to choose and obtain the participants.  Include instructions on how informed consent was provided to the

participants. Be sure to indicate whether each participant received and reviewed the consent form provided.
•   Measures: Discuss the instrument you developed, including what the instrument measures, how many items were developed, what type of scale it is

(e.g. rating scale, observation, multiple choice, etc.), and how you developed the instruments (e.g. did you use examples from pre-existing scales, etc.).  Include a

copy of the instrument in the Appendix.
•   Data Collection: Discuss how and where the data was collected (e.g. was the data collected via an internet survey, a group setting,

individualized administrations, etc.). Was the data collected in an office setting, house, etc.? Were the participants provided with explicit instructions on how to

complete the scale?