The importance of measurement
Patricia Lyne Director, Centre for Nursing and Health Care Research. North-East Wales Institute of Higher Education. Wrexham
The concept of measurement in nursing research is one which has created some controversy. The author considers the issues
The term 'measurement' gives rise to considerable discussion and debate in nursing circles. Some people find the concept of precise measurement appealing, while others reject the idea that we can measure the things that are of central relevance to nursing. The research world seems to be divided into two cultural camps on this issue.
Nurse Researcher.
1, 4, 13-25.
doi: 10.7748/nr.1.4.13.s3
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