Tests and Measures

An unpublished test refers to a test not available for commercial purchase. Finding and using an unpublished test that suits your needs in pre-existing literature can help save time and materials when doing research. 

One way to find tests is in the journal literature. You can search for those using one of the databases below.

Keep in mind that with unpublished tests, you'll want to contact the author for permission to use/publish your results.

Line 1: Type keywords related to your topic.

Line 2: Type the word "appended" and select "TM Tests & Measures" from the dropdown menu.

You should find the appended tests on each item record's "Tests & Measures" section. 

See this tutorial on searching for tests and measures provided by the American Psychological Association.

For the following methods, the instrument may or may not be attached to your result.

Method 1:

Line 1: type keywords related to your topic and choose "IN Instrumentation" from the menu.

This method can be used if you already know the instrument you are searching for, such as "Patient health questionnaire."

Or, you can search for a broader keyword, such as "health", and find many different instruments.

Method 2:

Line 1: Type keywords related to your topic.

Line 2: Type "questionnaire/scale" and choose "PT Publication Type" from the dropdown menu.

Some keywords that can help you find research instruments include: Research Instruments, Research Measurement, Questionnaire, Survey, Screening, Survey Research, Evaluation, Scale.

Method 1:

Line 1: Type keywords related to your topic.

Line 2: Type "tests/questionnaires" and choose "PU Publication Type" from the dropdown menu.

Method 2:

Line 1: Type keywords related to your topic.

Line 2: Type "(test* or measure* or questionnaire* or scale* or survey* or assessment*) and appended" and choose "AB Abstract" from the dropdown menu.

This method was provided by Rutgers University Libraries.