Developing a good instrument is the most crucial part in conducting a research study. When an instrument is poorly designed, it may lead to inaccurate data that may produce misguided conclusions. However, developing an instrument takes a lot of work and requires advanced preparation. Therefore, researchers must be careful when developing their instrument. A questionnaire is a research instrument wherein a researcher poses a set of predetermined questions. It typically has three parts:

1. INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT IN
RESEARCH

2. Developing a good instrument is the
most crucial part in conducting a
research study. When an instrument is
poorly designed, it may lead to
inaccurate data that may produce
misguided conclusions. However,
developing an instrument takes a lot of
work and requires advanced preparation.
Therefore, researchers must be careful
when developing their instrument.

3. Study the illustration below. What do you think is
wrong with the interviewer’s question to the interviewee?
Briefly explain your

4. DEVELOPING QUESTIONNAIRE
A questionnaire is a research instrument wherei
researcher poses a set of predetermined questio
It typically has three parts:
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
2 PROFILE OF THE
RESPONDENTS
3. BODY/ QUESTIONNAIRE
ITEMS

5. The purpose of giving general instructions is to
give the participant an idea of the purpose of your
research and gives an overview of the topic of your
questionnaire. This part includes:
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Title/Introduction of the researcher – Introduce the
title of your study and you may give your name and
the institution you are affiliated with.
• Purpose of the questionnaire – State the purpose or
aim of your study.
• Confidentiality statement – Assure that the
participant’s responses will remain confidential.

6. • Voluntary participation – Make the participants awa
that they don’t have to complete the questionnaire
they don’t have to answer any items that they are
uncomfortable with.
• How to submit the questionnaire – Instruct the
participants on how to return the questionnaire if th
researcher is not present when it is administered.
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

7. 2 PROFILE OF THE
RESPONDENTS
This asks the personal information of the participant. It m
also be called demographic characteristics or biodata.
Consider which variables are relevant and capture
information only that are important to your study.
Example: age, gender/sex, educational
level, grade level, marital status,
nationality, etc

8. This contains the questions or items that need to be answered by the participant
3. BODY/ QUESTIONNAIRE ITEMS
Examples:
In terms of Motivation
1. How motivated are you to invest additional time in game-based learning
beyond the required assignments?
2. How high your motivation is when participating in educational games?
In terms of Self- Efficacy
1. How confident are you in your ability to engage in learning activities using
game-based approaches?
2. How confident are you in your ability to succeed in learning activities that
incorporate game-based elements?

9. CLARITY WORDINESS
BALANCE
OVERLAPPIN
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RESPONSES
NEGATIVE
WORDINGS
USE OF
JARGONS
USE OF
TECHNICAL
LANGUAGE
APPROPRIAT
ENESS OF
RESPONSES
LISTED

10. CLARITY
WORDINESS
NEGATIVE
WORDINGS

11. BALANCE
OVERLAPPIN
G
RESPONSES
USE OF
JARGONS

12. USE OF
TECHNICAL
LANGUAGE
APPROPRIAT
ENESS OF
RESPONSES
LISTED

13. An Interview is a research instrument
wherein the researcher verbally asks
questions to participants of the study
to answer what the research is trying
to look for.

16. Directions: Construct a questionnaire based on your chosen Research topic. Write you
answer on a separate sheet of paper. Use the guide below. You may
choose to alter some parts/details of the questionnaire.

19. No. Attitudes toward Quizlet 1 2 3 4 5
1 I believe Quizlet is a useful tool for learning.
2 Quizlet helps me retain and recall information effectively.
3 I find Quizlet easy to use and navigate
4 Using Quizlet enhances my motivation to study and learn.
5 Quizlet offers a variety of study tools and features that meet my learning needs.
6 I believe Quizlet improves my understanding of the study material.
7 Quizlet helps me organize and structure my study materials effectively
8 Using Quizlet makes my study sessions more enjoyable and interactive.
9 Quizlet has positively impacted my academic performance
10 I would recommend Quizlet to others as a helpful study tool.
Part I. Instruction : Please rate your attitude toward Quizlet, level of motivation, and self-efficacy by checking the appropriate rating in every column
your agreement or confidence level for each statement.
ATTITUDES TOWARD QUIZLET
1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Neutral 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly Agree

20. Directions: Write True if the statement is correct and False
if its not.

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