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Get the most out of your rating instrument with our helpful assistance. We provide guidance on using a structured rating instrument, norming your ratings, training and instructing raters, monitoring and adjusting results, and testing existing scales. Fix problems, improve response frequencies, and ensure clear directions to optimize results. Available in multiple languages.
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Feedback Scale Assessment Use a structured rating instrument Norm your rating instrument Train or instruct your raters Monitor results and make adjustments
Testing an existing Scale a) “Back of the envelope” agreement coefficient: # agreements / # agreements + # disagreements b) Item variability index: rater 1 – rater 22 C) Response Frequencies
Fixing Problems • Spend time on anchors and assumptions • Change mushy wording • Discuss items that produce high variability • Eliminate bad items • Are some items “global in sheep’s clothes”?
Rater Support is Key • Provide clear directions • Do direct training if possible • Employ physical examples if possible • Discuss disagreements
In Essence… Anchor effectively Document process Train raters a little Assess your instrument