Role of Expert in Validation of Information Collection Instruments for Business Purposes

Abstract

Purpose: This article purpose is exposing role of expert in validation of information collection instruments for business purposes. Theoretical framework: The work is based on the multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary and pluridisciplinary vision, as relevant aspects in the expert's profile. Design/Methodology/Approach: The coherence, relevance, independence and impact of each of the items that make up the instrument are established as validation criteria, as well as the possible judgments to be issued, specifically, acceptance, modification or rejection, and prepares a validation sheet to facilitate the formalization of the opinion. Findings: The role of the expert in the validation of information gathering instruments for business purposes is of strategic importance, since the confidence in the inferences made depends on the quality of the data obtained. Research, practical & social implications: It is vitally important to verify that the expert candidate meets the profile and thus be convinced that the judgments issued contribute to the proper definition of the instrument. Originality/Value: The expert's profile is proposed to achieve an information collection instrument in accordance with the formulated objectives and a validation sheet is proposed.