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 In the  first discussion this week, you will have the opportunity to  create your  own questions to measure a phenomenon of your interest. In  the second  discussion, you will compare the measure you created with an  existing  instrument that measures the same phenomenon. 

To prepare: Choose  one phenomenon or issue that a  client may be dealing with (for example, depression, anxiety, or family  conflict). Consider how you would  evaluate the client’s progress in  this area. Create questions with  response options that would capture  this phenomenon or client issue. 

• Identify the phenomenon you would measure and explain how you conceptualize this phenomenon.
• Provide  at least 3 questions you would use to  measure this phenomenon and  explain how these questions operationalize  the phenomenon.
• Define reliability in 2-3 sentences and give one example of how you would establish reliability for the questions you created.
• Define validity in 2-3 sentences and give one example of how you would establish validity for the questions you created.
• Create a measurement plan to assess the phenomenon.
  • Describe  the methodology you would use to  collect data using your measurement  tool (your method for acquiring  this research data).
  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of your choices. 
  • Suggest two alternative methods for measuring  their phenomenon.  Explain why your suggestions have value. Please use  the resources to  support your answer 

Yegidis, B. L., Weinbach, R. W., & Myers, L. L.  (2018). Research methods for social workers (8th ed.). New York, NY:  Pearson.
Chapter 10, “Measurements Concepts and Issues” (pp.  223-245)
Chapter 11,” Methods for Acquiring Research Data” (pp.  246-275)
Chapter 12, “Data Collection Instruments” (pp.  277-294)
 

Windle,   G., Bennett, K. M., & Noyes, J. Windle, G., Bennett, K. M., &   Noyes, J. (2011). A methodological review of resilience scales. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 9, 2-18. Retrieved from Walden Library databases