Unit 8 Quantitative Measurement Concepts and Methods

1. The selection of an instrument is a critical decision for the investigator. Most importantly, the data need to be valid and reliable. Select a quantitative study article from Nursing Research or Nursing Science Quarterly.
2. Identify the instrumentation used.
3. Evaluate the psychometrics used to determine validity and reliability.
4. Identify the statistical level of variable generated by the measure (e.g. nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio level of measurement).
5. Post the citationLinks to an external site. for your article, and a permalinkLinks to an external site. to the article.
6. Post your response to the questions and respond to one of your classmate’s posts.