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Construct measurement practices lay at the foundation of empirical research. They are central considerations for entrepreneurship researchers and for consumers of entrepreneurship-related research findings. Yet, little is known about the extent to which entrepreneurship researchers currently take into account these considerations. In this study, we assess the current state of measurement practices in entrepreneurship by content analyzing recent empirical research published in several leading journals. Our findings indicate that, in general, extant research relies far too heavily on measures that do not allow for the assessment of reliability. We offer important implications and provide ways to help surmount these challenges.
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Crook, T.R., Shook, C.L., Madden, T.M. et al. A review of current construct measurement in entrepreneurship. Int Entrep Manag J 6, 387–398 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-009-0114-7
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