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2010-2011 University Catalog

GCH 807 - Measurement Theories and Applications in Health Care Research

Credits: 3
Theories, principles, and techniques presented as foundation for the development and evaluation of instruments for use in health care research. Includes review of statistical techniques required for understanding measurement theory, reliability, validity, item analysis, and instrument construction. Students required to design, construct, administer, analyze, and evaluate an original instrument or evaluate an existing instrument in health care research.

Equivalent to NURS 807

Prerequisites
Doctoral-level course in research design and statistics. Completion of GCH/NURS 805 or 806 is highly recommended

Notes
Completion of GCH/NURS 805 or GCH/NURS 806 is highly recommended.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0