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Table 2 Instrument development and validation

From: Scientists benefit greatly from K-12 partnerships: the Panama Research Experiences for Teachers project

Study Design

Participants

Actions

Results

Development

Researcher

Review of literature, defining constructs, item development

Draft scientist survey

Delphi

Six professionals

Three iterations of suggestions and edits shared virtually through e-mail

Final scientist survey

Pilot testing—round 1

17 Scientists

Scientists took survey

Summarized findings

Pilot testing—round 2

17 Scientists

Scientist took the survey a second time—matched pair analysis performed on results from round 1 and 2

Mean test–retest reliability for the quantitative survey items = 0.93

Professional review

Six professionals

Shared findings with professionals from Delphi study

Shared confidence in findings and instrument