Measurement in nursing and health research / Carolyn Feher Waltz, Ora Lea Strickland, Elizabeth R. Lenz.
| Author/creator | Waltz, Carolyn Feher |
| Other author | Strickland, Ora. |
| Other author | Lenz, Elizabeth R., 1943- |
| Other author | Waltz, Carolyn Feher |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Springer Pub., ©2005. |
| Description | xi, 448 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | An introduction to measurement -- Operationalizing nursing concepts -- Measurement theories and frameworks -- Strategies for designing measurement tools and procedures -- Measurement reliability -- Validity of measures / with Karen L. Soeken -- Standardized approaches to measurement / with Theresa L. Dremsa -- Measurement issues in qualitative research / Judith E. Hupcey -- Observational methods -- Content analysis -- Interviews -- Questionnaires -- The Delphi technique -- Q methodology -- Visual analog scales -- Magnitude estimation scaling -- Guidelines for writing multiple-choice items / Karen L. Soeken -- Measurement of physiological variables using biomedical instrumentation / Kathleen S. Stone and Susan K. Frazier -- Uses of existing administrative and national databases / Meg Johantgen -- Collecting sensitive information -- Selection and use of existing instruments -- Internet data collection -- Computer-based testing / Louise S. Jenkins -- Ethical issues -- Other measurement issues. |
| General note | Rev. ed. of: Measurement in nursing research / Carolyn Feher Waltz, Ora L. Strickland, Elizabeth R. Lenz. 2nd ed. 1991. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2004023629 |
| ISBN | 0826126359 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WY 20.5 W241M 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |