The Psychometric Center of the Health Science Institute

The Psychometric Center of the Health Science Institute

The Psychometric Center of the Health Science Institute offers academic staff members and graduate students at the School of Health Sciences consultation regarding the use of self-assessment scales and questionnaires in research. The service includes assistance with design of new assessment tools, translation, administration, pre-testing and assessment of psychometric properties.

  • Assistance in information gathering on assessment tools
  • Assistance in choosing assessment tools
  • Assistance in translation of assessment tools
  • Assistance in design of new assessment tools
  • Guidance with online administration and setup of assessment tools
  • Guidance regarding pre-testing of assessment tools (i.e. with cognitive interviews)
  • Assistance with assessment of psychometric properties
  • ...and more

Short inquiries can be sent to phvs@hi.is and bookings are made via the booking webpage (see "Próffræðistofa").

  • The research panel of the Psychometric center and RAHÍ is a sample of individuals available to participate in methodological research within the School of Health Sciences. The panel consists of approximately 1,600 individuals aged 18 and older, who were randomly selected from the National Registry and agreed to participate in research related to methodology and psychometrics. The panel is ideal for use in various types of research on assessment tools and questionnaires, such as for pilot testing and evaluation of psychometric properties. All researchers within the SHS who plan to conduct such research can use the panel free of charge.
  • For inquiries, please contact us at phvs@hi.is.