Instrumentation
If you used a standardized instrument , clearly describe the instrument (include a copy in the appendix unless the instrument is copyrighted and you do not have permission to do so) and report why this instrument is appropriate to the study.
The reliability and validity coefficients must be reported.
If you created the instrument, describe how you created and tested the instrument - what steps did you take to ensure its reliability and validity.
Explain why you chose this instrument over others.
Explain why this instrument was appropriate to this study.
Obtain (and provide in an appendix) permission statements for each validated instrument developed by another researcher.
Note: you must provide reliability and validity information for both quantitative AND qualitative studies/instruments.