Understanding Measurement Scales: The Basis for Valid Decision Making

It is crucial for educational leaders to be aware of the limita tions that exist in the level of measurements made in educa tion, says this writer. Unless one knows the characteristics of the units that accompany the measurements, he says, little legitimate decision making can occur.

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Veröffentlicht in:NASSP bulletin 1988-03, Vol.72 (506), p.78-83
1. Verfasser: Tauber, Robert T.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:It is crucial for educational leaders to be aware of the limita tions that exist in the level of measurements made in educa tion, says this writer. Unless one knows the characteristics of the units that accompany the measurements, he says, little legitimate decision making can occur.
ISSN:0192-6365
1930-1405
DOI:10.1177/019263658807250613