Developing Research Instruments: A Practical Guide
The NORHED Rising Scholars series presents yet another practical session on the key principles and processes involved in developing and adapting research instruments, with a focus on assessing their quality and suitability across different research contexts.
We will practise:
- Test Development — key stages and approaches
- Reliability and Validity — assessing instrument quality
- Test Adaptation — adapting instruments for different contexts and populations
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About the Facilitator
Prof. Peter Baguma is a Professor of Psychology at Makerere University, Uganda, with over four decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He has held senior academic roles and has supervised more than 200 postgraduate researchers. His expertise includes psychological testing, health psychology, psychosocial interventions, and organisational psychology. He has published extensively and continues to contribute to research, consultancy, academic mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaboration.