What Is Measurement?

Institute for Child Success

Informational Video

May 21, 2021

This video explores the basics of measurement and what it looks like in the field of early childhood development.

Measurement and Evaluation

Workforce Development

Implementation Strategies

Early Childhood and Family Support Professionals

Early Childhood Systems Leaders and Partners

Health Providers, Leaders, and Partners

This video discusses the basics of measurement and how measures are used. Early childhood professionals can learn about what measurement is and how it can be used in the field of early childhood development. The video also provides an example of how different types of data (e.g., quantitative, qualitative) can be used to learn about a child’s vocabulary development; this is just one example of how measures can be used in early childhood development.