Book | Chapter
Quantitative measurement in family research
pp. 181-194
Abstract
In this chapter, a brief history of quantitative measurement is given followed by an overview of different types of measures. Next, the assumptions of quantitative measurements are assessed using the language of construct validity. Finally, the key questions that must be addressed in measurement as well as the limitations of quantitative measurement are considered.
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Boss Pauline, LaRossa Ralph, Schumm Walter R., Steinmetz Suzanne (1993) Sourcebook of family theories and methods: a contextual approach. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 181-194
DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-85764-0_8
Full citation:
Wampler Karen S., Halverson Charles F. (1993) „Quantitative measurement in family research“, In: P. Boss, R. Larossa, W. R. Schumm & S. Steinmetz (eds.), Sourcebook of family theories and methods, Dordrecht, Springer, 181–194.