Constructing Measures

Constructing Measures (2nd Edition) by Mark Wilson is a textbook that details the practical steps taken while constructing a measurement instrument. Published by Routledge, the volume uses an item response modeling framework to guide the design, execution, and evaluation of structured assessment tools.

The methodological framework centers on four building blocks: the construct map, the item design plan, the outcome space, and the statistical measurement model. To address varied assessment requirements, the text covers a wide variety of item formats. Readers examine standard multiple-choice and open-ended questions alongside performance items, projects, and portfolios. The material also incorporates Likert and Guttman items, structured interview protocols, and direct behavioral observations across observational settings.

This textbook is designed for undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on instrument development, general measurement, item response theory, or Rasch analysis. It offers structured methodological guidance for building measurement scales and analyzing assessment data.