Selected Critical Measurement and Statistical Issues in Health Education Evaluation and Research

摘要: Introduction The backbone of any well established, undisputed, and credible applied discipline is established through sound research evaluational studies. In comparison with other disciplines like medicine, law, education, health education as a has had relatively short history. Still there are those who question the credibility challenge profession. These disputed image problems may be partially due to fact that some our studies lack vigor methodological flaws. criticisms not unusual for very young discipline. As matter fact, remained dynamic responsive It made great progress on all fronts. instances, its leadership have surpassed comparable disciplines. Examples these triumphs can cited in establishment Electronic Journals this Journal, credentialing, tremendous improvement quality publications existing journals, from funded projects sponsored by NCI, CDC, so forth. Despite progress, critical measurement statistical issues need addressed. This article uses an extensive review literature address selected related educational general specific. topics vary self-report data sample size they briefly discussed sub-headings below.