BHAN435 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Life Satisfaction, Cholesterol
3 Apr 2017
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Subjective methods for measuring pa: what is measurement, it"s the process of quantifying an observable and well defined characteristic, behavior, or even, this enables us to- Understand what is happening around us: measurement provides data, the data can be useful if: Research is formulated with questions/hypotheses in lin with the type of data you plan to collect. You use the best method or instrument to collect your data. You analyze the data using appropriate statistical tests. You communicate your findings and new knowledge: vital concepts to measurement, reliability- The degree to which a measure produces consistent and stable results: validity. Refers to how well a test, instrument, or tool measures what it is supposed to with accuracy: 2 types of measurement, subjective. Rely on a person"s opinions, beliefs, perceptions, and ability to respond and recall information accurately and honestly. This is often used to measure psychological factors that are not tangible and otherwise could not be measured.
