Machine generated contents note: 1.Introduction -- 2.Foundations and Key Concepts -- 3.Validity -- 4.Reliability and Measurement Error -- 5.Latent Variables -- 6.Writing and Reviewing Measurement Studies.
Summary
Measurement is necessary for building and testing theory, specifying problems, and defining goals. It is arguably one of the most important and diffcult tasks in social work research. This book serves as a guide for developing, selecting, and using measures in social work research.