Data Measurement, Instruments and Sampling

Paul F Slater; F. Hasson

doi:10.1111/jpm.13142

Data Measurement, Instruments and Sampling

Paul F Slater, F. Hasson

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ABSTRACTData measurement, instrument selection, and sampling are fundamental elements in quantitative research and data collection. Data measurement is the systematic assignment of numeric values or categories to variables to permit measurement with precision and accuracy. Instrument selection involves selecting the right tool or method to collect data effectively and accurately and ensure the reliability and validity of the data. Sampling is the process of selecting a subset of individuals or items from a larger population to best represent that population, free of bias and generalizable. Understanding these key terms ensures that data collected is valid, reliable, and appropriate for future statistical analysis and interpretation.

Original language	English
Article number	6
Pages (from-to)	1-6
Number of pages	1
Journal	Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Early online date	10 Dec 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.13142
Publication status	Published online - 10 Dec 2024

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Keywords

Sampling
instrument
measurement
Data management
quantitative
data management
instruments
sampling

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