基本説明
A classic text. New to this edition is more information on qualitative data collection, physiologic measures, and nonclassical measurement approaches.
Full Description
Now in its third edition, this classic text on the how-to's of measurement presents the basic principles and terminology, along with practical information, on how to design and implement measurement instruments in nursing and health care. The book is for nurses in a variety of roles, including students, educator, clinician, researcher, administrator, and consultant. An appendix of data sources and other measurement resources, including internet sites, completes the book.
Contents
Part IOperationalizing Nursing Concepts; Measurement Theories and Frameworks; Part II: Understanding Measurement Design; Strategies for Designing Measurement Tools and Procedures; Measurement Reliability; Validity of Measures; Standardized Approaches to Measurement; Measurement Issues in Qualitative Research; Part III: Methods and Instruments for Collecting Data; Observational Methods; Content Analysis; Interview; Questionnaire; Delphi Technique; Q Methodology; Visual Analog Scales; Magnitude Estimation Scaling; Guidelines for Writing Multiple-Choice Items; Measurement of Physiological Variables Using Biomedical Instrumentation; Uses of Existing Administrative and National Databases; Collecting Sensitive Information; Selection & Use of Existing Instruments; Internet Data Collection; Computer-Based Testing; Part IV: Special Issues; Ethical Issues; Other Measurement Issues; Appendix A: Measurement Resources; Appendix B: Selected Existing Health Data Sources
