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1 What Is Measurement? OverviewThis chapter covers the basics of measurement . The chapter aims to provideunderstanding of measurement and measure development procedures cur-rently discussed in the literature. measurement error is introduced, and thesteps in the measure development process and empirical procedures to assesserror are described. The chapter uses many examples based on data to illus-trate measurement issues and procedures. Treatment of the material is at anintuitive, nuts-and-bolts level with numerous illustrations. The chapter is not intended to be a statistics primer; rather, it providessufficient bases from which to seek out more advanced treatment of empiri-cal procedures.
chapter aims to provide an introduction to specific statistical techniques, and ... measurement highlights the importance of finding the most appropriate ... is a descriptive statement that may be acceptable at the preliminary stages of research. But several concepts in this statement need precise description,
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