Understanding Psychological Measurement Define measurement and give several examples of measurement in psychology. Explain what a psychological construct is and give several examples. Distinguish conceptual from operational definitions, give examples of each, and create simple operational definitions. Distinguish the four levels of measurement, give examples of each, and explain why this distinction is important.
Describe several general principles for creating new measures and for implementing existing and new measures. Create a simple plan for assessing the reliability and validity of an existing or new measure.
Measurement Practical Strategies for Psychological Measurement Specify the four broad steps in the measurement process. Explain how you would decide whether to use an existing measure or create your own. Describe multiple strategies to identify and locate existing measures of psychological constructs. Describe several general principles for creating new measures and for implementing existing and […]