Foundational Statistical Analysis and Measurement

3 Units

This course focuses on the foundations of measurement theory and the associated statistical analyses used to obtain, compile, and interpret evidence of convergent validity, discriminant validity, and construct validity in the development and evaluation of operational measures for latent constructs derived from structured and unstructured data. The course emphasizes measurement development and assessment as critical stages that precede the testing of theory with empirical models. Prereq: MGMT 681 and enrolled in the Ph.D. in Management (Accountancy, Design and Innovation or Designing Sustainable Systems) or Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior Program.