Scaling properties of pain intensity ratings in paediatric populations using the Faces Pain Scale-revised: Secondary analyses of published data based on the item response theory.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.07.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND The Faces Pain Scale-revised (FPS-r) has been developed as an interval scale. For other pain measurement instruments, several studies found evidence for and against an interval level of measurement. OBJECTIVES The primary aim of… read more here.
Keywords: response; scale; model; interval scale ... See more keywords
All metrics are equal, but some metrics are more equal than others: A systematic search and review on the use of the term ‘metric’
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193861
Abstract: Objective To examine the use of the term ‘metric’ in health and social sciences’ literature, focusing on the interval scale implication of the term in Modern Test Theory (MTT). Materials and methods A systematic search… read more here.
Keywords: search; term; metrics equal; interval scale ... See more keywords