Measurement theory

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Measurement theory explains how the true values of your construct lead to the observed scores obtained with your measurement instrument.

Below we have specified multiple articles to learn more about measurement theory.

Think more about your measurement theory

Constructing your measurement theory

A good measurement theory provides a coherent framework that links your construct to observable data.

  • [Classical test theory]
  • [Modern test theory]
Aligning your measurement theory with how you measure

Various decisions about how to measure the construct will influence whether you can validly and reliably measure the intended construct.

Validating your measurement theory

Investigating whether the assumptions of your measurement theory uphold, can be the actual research question.


Noémi K. Schuurman

Last modified: 2025-05-09