Open AccessEstablishing Construct Validity and Reliability: Pilot Testing of a Qualitative Interview for Research in Takaful (Islamic Insurance)
Author(s) -
Maryam Dikko
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the qualitative report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.335
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2160-3715
DOI - 10.46743/2160-3715/2016.2243
Subject(s) - construct (python library) , construct validity , mirroring , islam , reliability (semiconductor) , psychology , test (biology) , qualitative research , validity , content validity , applied psychology , test validity , blank , social psychology , computer science , psychometrics , engineering , sociology , social science , clinical psychology , philosophy , power (physics) , physics , paleontology , theology , quantum mechanics , biology , programming language , mechanical engineering
This paper describes the process of the conduct of preliminary tests to determine the construct and content validity of the chosen data collection method for a study into the relationship between Islamic principles and objectives, Islamic financial law and takaful (slamic Insurance) operations and practices in Nigeria. Semi-structured interviews were tested on a select group of respondents mirroring the intended subjects in the field. The pilot test showed the construct to be both valid and reliable while giving the opportunity to insert refinements to the research tool.