Discussion 2: Evaluating Existing Measures

Discussion 2: Evaluating Existing Measures

Discussion 2: Evaluating Existing Measures

In discussion 1, you considered how you might create an instrument for measuring a phenomenon or client issue. For this week’s Discussion 2, choose and evaluate an existing instrument to measure the concept you identified in Discussion 1. Consider how you would compare your original measurement to the existing measurement.

Post a brief explanation of the existing measurement instrument that you identified. Then, compare your original measurement approach to the existing instrument. Next, explain how you would revise or replace your original measurement plan. Finally explain the advantages and/or disadvantages of using existing instruments for measurement. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.

Required Readings

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)