VISTA Performance Measurement Developing Instruments
Instruments are documents you use to gather data in a systematic way so you can measure program results. There is no all-purpose tool. You may need specialized instruments to measure your results, or you may need to adapt an existing instrument to suit your needs.
For further assistance with instruments, contact Project STAR, 800-548-3656 or e-mail.
Instrument Development Packet (PDF)*
Steps to develop performance measurement instruments
Instrument Development Checklist and Sample (PDF)
Items to consider when developing an instrument
Common Methods (PDF)
Characteristics and pros-and-cons of common methods
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