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.

Sigurbjörg Björnsdóttir, project manager
sigur@hi.is

Kristín Hulda Kristófersdóttir, specialist
kristinhk@hi.is

  • 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").