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Journal Article 9.1. Bilsin, E., & Yılmaz, H. B. (2018). Development and validation of the taste alteration scale for children receiving chemotherapy. Journal of Research in Nursing, 23(7), 568–580. DOI: 10.1177/1744987118784987.

Learning Objectives: Implement the measurement process; Decide when to use a bipolar versus a unipolar rating scale; Combine single-item scales to form a multiple-item scale.

Summary: Describes procedures for developing and assessing the validity and reliability of a multiple-item scale.

Journal Article 9.2. Wilkerson, A. H., Usdan, S. L., Knowlden, A. P., Leeper, J. L., Birch, D. A., & Hibberd, E. E. (2018). Ecological Influences on Employees’ Workplace Sedentary Behavior: A Cross-Sectional Study. American Journal of Health Promotion, 32(8), 1688–1696. DOI: 10.1177/0890117118767717.

Learning Objectives: Implement the measurement process; Assess the advantages and disadvantages of using an existing instrument.

Summary: Uses existing measurements in a web survey.

Journal Article 9.3. Menold, N., Kaczmirek, L., Lenzner, T., & Neusar, A. (2014). How Do Respondents Attend to Verbal Labels in Rating Scales? Field Methods, 26(1), 21–39. DOI: 10.1177/1525822X13508270.

Learning Objectives: Develop a single-item rating scale.

Summary: Compares two formats for labeling rating scales, end-points only versus all points.