FMIPA UNUD Holds Workshop on Validity and Reliability Testing of Instruments to Improve Research Quality

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• Senin, 18 November 2024
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Bukit Jimbaran, Monday, November 18, 2024 – The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of Udayana University (UNUD) held a workshop aimed at testing the validity and reliability of research instruments. This event took place at the Dean's Building, 3rd Floor, Computer Laboratory 1, FMIPA and was attended by 34 lecturers from 10 study programs at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. In addition, this workshop was also attended by Prof. Ni Nyoman Rupiasih as Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Information and Vice Dean for General Affairs and Finance Dr. I Made Sukadana, UP3M Coordinator Dr. I Nengah Wirajana and as Chair of the Workshop Committee, Mrs. Kartika Sari, S.Si., M.Si. The Dean of FMIPA who was represented by the Vice Dean for Academic and Planning Dr. Ir, Ngurah Agus Sanajaya ER. As well as opening the workshop, in his remarks, emphasized the importance of the quality of survey instruments in research. He stated that the use of valid and reliable instruments is a crucial first step to obtain accurate and reliable data.

This workshop has several main objectives, namely:

1. Improving lecturers' understanding of the concept of instrument validity and reliability and the importance of both concepts in research.
2. Training lecturers in conducting instrument validity and reliability tests using SPSS software.
3. Facilitating lecturers in developing quality research instruments to support research activities at FMIPA UNUD.
4. Supporting the improvement of research quality at FMIPA UNUD through the use of valid and reliable instruments.

Two speakers for this workshop came from the Mathematics Study Program, namely Dr. Made Ayu Dwi Octavanny, S.Si. and Anggun Yuliarum Qur'any, S.Si., M.Si., where they both gave an explanation of the concept of instrument validity and reliability. They explained that validity is related to the extent to which an instrument measures what should be measured, while reliability shows the consistency of measurement results. After the presentation, participants were trained to conduct validity and reliability tests using SPSS software. Participants showed high enthusiasm during the workshop, as seen from their activeness in the discussion. Ratna Sari Widiastuti, S.Si., M.Sc., as the moderator played an active role in guiding the discussion and answering various questions from participants.

By holding this workshop, it is expected to provide a significant contribution in improving the quality of the implementation of the tridharma of higher education at FMIPA UNUD. Through a better understanding of the validity and reliability of instruments, it is hoped that lecturers can produce research that is of higher quality and relevant to the needs of society.

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