This course presents the process involved in identifying different sources of data and variables and the use of conceptual models to influence choice and measurement of variables. The course presents the processes for designing, testing and/or selecting instruments, methods and procedures for measuring variables in clinical, educational and research settings. Prerequisite: NURS 6319 or permission of instructor. Course is predicated on prior learning related to basic statistics. Corequisites: NURS 6318 or permission of instructor. Course is predicated on prior learning related to basic statistics.