Measurement Error Issues in Substance Abuse Services Research: Lessons from Structural Equation Modeling and Psychometric Theory.

Lennox, Richard D.; Dennis, Michael L.

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ERIC Number: EJ500514

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Measurement Error Issues in Substance Abuse Services Research: Lessons from Structural Equation Modeling and Psychometric Theory.

Lennox, Richard D.; Dennis, Michael L.

Evaluation and Program Planning, v17 n4 p399-407 Oct-Dec 1994

Potential methods are explored for removing or otherwise controlling random measurement error, assessment artifacts, irrelevant variation in outcome measures, and confounding sources of covariation in a structural equations model. Using examples with measures of quality of life and functioning, the authors consider these methods for field experiments. (SLD)

Descriptors: Error of Measurement, Field Studies, Measurement Techniques, Models, Program Evaluation, Psychometrics, Quality of Life, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Social Services, Structural Equation Models, Substance Abuse, Theories

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue titled "Evaluating Drug Abuse Interventions," edited by Michael L. Dennis and Wendee M. Wechsberg.