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. 1992 Nov;5(6):42-4.

Assessing and enhancing reliability

C A Mottola
  • PMID: 1489514

Assessing and enhancing reliability

C A Mottola. Decubitus. 1992 Nov.

Abstract

When choosing a tool or instrument to gather data, the clinician must consider many factors including the validity, reliability, sensitivity, and specificity of the measuring device. While all of these factors are important measurement issues, this article focuses on assessment and enhancement of reliability.

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