The Measurement Process
Measurement errors- Random; Systematic
Indicators- item; composite measures
Types of variables: discrete; continuous
Nominal
Ordinal
Interval
Ratio
Evaluating the utility of single or composite measures-
Reliability
Test-Retest
Multiple Forms
Split-Half Approach
Inter-rater reliability
Validity
Face
Content
Empirical validity (+.50)
Criterion-related: concurrent; predictive
Construct
Author: Ronnie Mahler