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 is to serve as a guide for developing, selecting, and using measures in social work research.
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 is to serve as a guide for developing, selecting, and using measures in social work research.
David Gillespie, Ph.D., is a Professor of Social Work at Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis. Brian Perron, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. His primary area of research focuses on substance abuse and mental disorders.
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Contents Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Foundations and Key Concepts Chapter 3. Validity Chapter 4. Reliability and Measurement Error Chapter 5. Latent Variables Chapter 6. Writing and Reviewing Measurement Studies Glossary References Index