measurementcentered
Measurementcentered is a term used to describe an approach to research design and analysis that foregrounds the quality and interpretability of measurements. In this framework, the accuracy of data depends on careful operationalization of concepts, the selection and calibration of instruments, and explicit handling of measurement error. The central goal is to ensure that observed scores meaningfully reflect the underlying constructs of interest and that comparisons across studies or groups are legitimate.
The concept is distinct from theory-centered or model-centered approaches, which prioritize theoretical explanations or statistical models;
Applications of measurementcentered thinking appear in psychology, education, clinical research, health outcomes, and human-computer interaction. In
Critiques note that an excessive focus on measurement can crowd out theory or context, potentially increasing