Studying multidimensional constructs through cluster analysis.
The analysis of multidimensional constructs presents a challenge. The challenge is to combine the information from the dimensions relating to the construct in a meaningful way. This article examines a complex construct known as the nursing practice environment and describes the use of cluster analysis to combine information from three dimensional measurements to operationalize the construct.
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College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, USA.
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D016000:Cluster Analysis; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*