Selected Practical Problems in Health and Social Research

Selected Practical Problems in Health and Social Research explores some of the theoretical ideas underlying classical and modern measurement theory. These ideas form a set of guidelines for professional researchers, health professionals, and students in the social, psychological, or health sciences planning and evaluating a measurement activity.

You'll learn of measurement, research methodology, and contextual issues which can lead to misinterpretation of research results and how to avoid these in order to collect valid and reliable data.