Validation of Studying and Learning Approaches Questionnaire to Identify Students Studying and Learning Methods

Background & Objective: Assessment systems should aim at evaluating the desired learning outcomes The aim of the present study was to design and validate a Mahmoodi Studying and Learning Approaches Questionnaire (MASLAQ) to identify students studying and learning methods in examinations Methods: A structured ۱۲item questionnaire was designed based on a modified ۵point Likert scale in outline of visual analogue scale to seek information on students studying and learning approaches between multiplechoice questions (MCQs) and shortanswer questions (SAQs) examinations that may affect the students learning outcome Thirtyfour students who were selected by census completed the questionnaire by test and retest method before starting the research Results: Oneweek testretest reliability of the ۱۲item questionnaire was measured by Cronbachs alpha at ۰۸۱ Reliability of the validated ۱۲item questionnaire (۱۸۹ questionnaires) was measured by Cronbachs alpha at ۰۷۷ Range of agreement coefficient of kappa for pre and posttest questionnaire items were ۰۳۴۰۶۰ Intraclass correlation coefficient between the pre and posttest questionnaire items was ICC = ۰۹۳ (P < ۰۰۰۱) Content validity index was computed ۰۸۸ for the overall scale Construct validity was also computed Conclusion: This validated and reliable questionnaire was the exclusive instrument to assess studying and learning approaches and to evaluate learning strategies of students based on selecting examination Key Words: Validate Questionnaire Studying and learning approach Multiplechoice question Shortanswer question