Surveying Why Students Opt In/Opt Out of Honors Education: A Validity Study Using Cognitive Interviews

• In Event: Teacher and Gifted Student Perceptions and Experiences

Abstract

Despite the utility of cognitive interviews, very few studies report on the practical application of this survey design procedure (Hilton, 2017). Likewise, very few studies querying perception of Honors education incorporate valid survey items that reflect the views of students of color who are eligible yet opt out of participation. We respond to these areas of inquiry by describing not only survey item development but the process and the outcomes of the cognitive interviews for further refining the survey tool.

Authors

• Cindy S Ticknor, Columbus State University
  Non-Presenting Author

• Andrea Frazier, Columbus State University
  Presenting Author

• Kristin Seamon Lilly, Columbus State University
  Non-Presenting Author