Chapter 4
These are things we examine in order to create summary descriptions and explain differences.
What are Units of Analysis?
This is the process of specifying observations and measurements that give concepts definite meaning for the purpose of a research study.
What is Conceptualization?
This describes a relationship between two variables.
What is a bivariate relationship?
This is the first step in starting a research project.
What is defining the purpose of your project?
This is the development of specific research procedures (operations) that will result in empirical observations representing those concepts in the real world.
What is operationalization?
This is the last step in index construction.
What is data validation?
This is an exhaustive understanding of causes leading to an event or phenomenon.
What is an Idiographic Explanation?
This term refers to when a researcher's interest becomes increasingly focused.
What is a "conceptual funnel"?
This is a scaling method that uses responses like "agree," "strongly disagree," etc.
What is a Likert scale?
This is an explanation that seeks to be a general scientific law or universal truth.
What is a Nomothetic Explanation?