Yogyakarta, October 4, 2025 — The Laboratory of Educational Research and Evaluation (ERE Lab), in collaboration with the Master and Doctoral Programs in Educational Research and Evaluation (ERE) — both Regular and Distance Learning tracks — of the Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), once again hosted an inspiring academic event through ERE Lab Series #6, themed “Enhancing the Quality of Research Instruments (Test and Non-Test).”
Held online via the Zoom Meeting platform, the event attracted hundreds of participants from across Indonesia, including undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, as well as lecturers, researchers, and education practitioners with a strong interest in research methodology and educational measurement.
The program opened with a report from Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyadi, M.Pd., Head of the Doctoral Program in ERE (Regular and Distance Learning), who emphasized the importance of the event in strengthening the methodological competence of educational researchers. The session was officially inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Siswantoyo, M.Kes., AIFO.. The Director of GS UNY, who expressed his appreciation for Lab PEP’s consistency in organizing scientific activities focused on building students’ research capacity.
The main session featured four distinguished speakers in the field of educational measurement and evaluation:
•    Dr. Umi Farisiyah, M.Pd., who presented “A New Paradigm in Validity Proof and Reliability Estimation of Research Instruments” with a focus on theoretical concepts and their practical applications.
•    Hermina Disnawati, M.Pd., who discussed Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) as a technique for exploring factor structures in instrument development.
•    Dr. Ezi Apino, M.Pd., who elaborated on Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to test the fit between measurement models and empirical data.
•    Habib Ratu Perwira, M.Pd., who explained Item Analysis for examining the quality of test and non-test instruments.
The session was highly interactive and application-oriented, marked by enthusiastic participation as attendees actively engaged in discussions on various research data analysis techniques using statistical software. Participants not only gained theoretical understanding but also practical skills in developing and validating research instruments scientifically. In addition to receiving comprehensive materials, e-certificates, and event recordings, participants also enjoyed a meaningful and inspiring learning experience aligned with contemporary research needs.
ERE Lab Series #6 serves as a strong testament to the commitment of the ERE Laboratory of GS UNY in enhancing the academic and research capacity of both the university community and the broader public, particularly in the fields of measurement, assessment, and educational evaluation. The laboratory remains dedicated to fostering an innovative, collaborative, and sustainable academic environment, supporting the GS UNY’s vision to cultivate a culture of research excellence and integrity.