Statistical concerns, invalid construct validity, and future recommendations
The need for accurate measurement of constructs and understanding of diverse phenomena has prompted researchers to investigate the validity and reliability of developed measures in a continuous effort to improve our understanding of their psychometric properties. However, at times, these endeavors...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Nursing Practice Today |
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| Online Access: | https://npt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/npt/article/view/2920 |
| Summary: | The need for accurate measurement of constructs and understanding of diverse phenomena has prompted researchers to investigate the validity and reliability of developed measures in a continuous effort to improve our understanding of their psychometric properties. However, at times, these endeavors are flawed by serious methodological inadequacies. In this article, we discussed one example of a psychometric study that appears to be deeply flawed, providing some recommendations for remediating the issue.
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| ISSN: | 2383-1154 2383-1162 |