# Measuring PS: Questions First

*Tom Geraghty · Measurement, Interpersonal Practice*

A practical guide to the questions to ask before measuring psychological safety. Covers purpose, methodology (longitudinal vs cross-sectional, quantitative vs qualitative), and the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy — arguing that poor measurement design produces worse data than none.

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## Connected concepts (5)

- [The Psychological Conditions of Meaningfulness, Safety and Availability and the Engagement of the Human Spirit at Work](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/may-gilson-harter-2004.md) (paper)
- [Principles of Ethical Measurement](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/principles-of-ethical-measurement-in-organisations.md)
- [Qualitative Measurement of PS](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/qualitative-measurement-of-psychological-safety.md)
- [Measuring PS](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/measure-psychological-safety.md)
- [PS Index Critique](https://explore.psychsafety.com/n/the-psychological-safety-index-a-critical-look.md)