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Ten measurement commandments that often should be broken

T R Knapp1, J K Brown

  • 1College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA.

Research in Nursing & Health
|October 1, 1995
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This study argues for flexible adherence to measurement rules in nursing research. Violating guidelines for statistical indices like Cronbach

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Psychometrics
  • Statistical Analysis

Background:

  • Nursing research often relies on strict statistical guidelines for measurement quality.
  • Commonly cited rules include minimum values for Cronbach's alpha and Cohen's kappa, and subject-to-item ratios in factor analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for a more nuanced approach to applying measurement rules in nursing research.
  • To challenge the rigid application of statistical guidelines when study circumstances do not align.

Main Methods:

  • This article presents a theoretical argument and case-based reasoning.
  • It critically examines the rationale behind established statistical thresholds.

Main Results:

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  • Rigid adherence to measurement rules can be detrimental to valid nursing research.
  • Context-specific violations of guidelines may be justified and necessary for accurate findings.

    • Conclusions:

    • Researchers should prioritize methodological appropriateness over strict rule adherence.
    • Contextual factors in nursing research may necessitate deviations from standard psychometric guidelines.