Description

The Task Evaluation Questionnaire (TEQ) is a measurement tool designed to assess individuals’ perceptions and experiences related to specific tasks or activities. The TEQ examines various dimensions such as task difficulty, enjoyment, goal achievement, and personal engagement during task performance.

Objective

The primary objective of the TEQ is to provide a detailed evaluation of individuals’ perceptions and experiences regarding the execution of a task or activity. Specifically, the TEQ aims to:
Assess perceived task difficulty: How individuals perceive the level of difficulty of the task.
Measure enjoyment and interest: How enjoyable and interesting they found the task.
Evaluate goal achievement: How well individuals believe they achieved their goals during the task.
Identify personal engagement: The level of commitment and involvement individuals had in the task.

Analysis

Data collected through the TEQ is analyzed using various statistical methods to ensure the reliability and validity of the tool:
Factor Analysis: Used to examine the underlying factor structure of the tool and confirm that the questions are correctly grouped into their respective dimensions.
Reliability: Internal consistency of the TEQ subscales is assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient.
Validity: Validity is tested through comparisons with other established measures of perception and task evaluation, to ensure that the tool accurately reflects individuals’ experiences and perceptions.

Scoring

Scoring for the TEQ involves the following steps:
Data Collection from Diverse Samples: Data is gathered from various groups of individuals performing different tasks to ensure the generalizability of results.
Distribution Analysis: Score distributions are examined to confirm they are normally distributed and representative of participants’ experiences.
Establishment of Normative Values: Norms and percentiles are developed to aid interpretation of the results, allowing for comparison of task perceptions across different populations and contexts.

References

Hackman, J. R., & Oldham, G. R. (1975). Development of the Job Diagnostic Survey. Journal of Applied Psychology, 60(2), 159–170.
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. New York: Plenum Press.
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The psychology of optimal experience. New York: Harper & Row.
Ilgen, D. R., Fisher, C. D., & Taylor, M. S. (1979). Consequences of individual feedback on behavior in organizations. Journal of Applied Psychology, 64(4), 349–371.