The European Educational Researcher

Development of Modern Physics Achievement Test: Validity and Reliability Study

Nuri Balta 1 * ,
Ali Eryılmaz 1
1 Middle East Technical University* Corresponding Author
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The European Educational Researcher, Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2020, pp. 29-38
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ABSTRACT
In this study, we aimed to develop an instrument that could be used to measure students' achievement in modern physics at high school level in a valid and reliable manner. The study was carried out in fall 2013–2014 with a total of 304 students. In this study, expert opinions were obtained to determine the test’s content validity. The reliability of the test was obtained via Cronbach’s alpha, which produced reliability coefficients that fell within acceptable limits. Item analysis were conducted to eliminate improper items. Based on these findings, it could be concluded that the test is an instrument that produces valid and reliable measures, and that can be used to determine students’ achievement in modern physics.
KEYWORDS
Modern physics test, Physics achievement test, Test validity and reliability
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Balta, N., & Eryılmaz, A. (2020). Development of Modern Physics Achievement Test: Validity and Reliability Study. The European Educational Researcher, 3(1), 29-38. https://doi.org/10.31757/euer.313
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