A researcher who is developing a new instrument to measure pain has been told by experts and patients that the instrument has face validity.What should be the researcher's next step?
A) Use the instrument in a parent study.
B) Use the instrument in a pilot study.
C) Assess the reliability of the instrument.
D) Assess the content validity of the instrument.

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Correct D: The next step is content validity established through literature and expert judges.
Incorrect A: The findings would be in question if this were the next step.
Incorrect B: Another step should be taken before testing is done.
Incorrect C: Reliability testing is not the next step; establishing greater validity should occur first.

A Researcher Who Is Developing a New Instrument to Measure