Question 1

Describe how operationalization works.

Accepted Answer

Operationalization is the process by whi

Question 2

A(n)______ is the notion or image that we conjure up when we think of some cluster of related observations or ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______ is the notion or image that...

Question 3

_____ is the process of defining key terms.

Accepted Answer

A) Social positioning 
B) Typology 
C) Reification 
D) Conceptualization 
E) Operationalization 
A) Social positioning 
B) Typology 
C) Reification 
D) Conceptualization 
E) Operationalization

Question 4

Conceptualization involves writing out in-depth,elaborate definitions of key concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is the only unique feature of nominal level?

Accepted Answer

A) All the attributes have a true zero point. 
B) The distance between each attribute is of equal measure and is distinct in nature. 
C) The variable attributes meet the criteria of exhaustiveness and mutual exclusivity. 
D) The attributes can be rank ordered. 
E) It is the most complex level of measurement. 
A) All the attributes have a true zero point. 
B) The distance between each attribute is of equal measure and is distinct in nature. 
C) The variable attributes meet the criteria of exhaustiveness and mutual exclusivity. 
D) The attributes can be rank ordered. 
E) It is the most complex level of measurement.

Question 6

Ordinal level of measurement is the most basic level of measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A construct differs from indirect observables in that the construct:

Accepted Answer

A) is "not observational either directly or indirectly" but can be defined based on observables. 
B) calls for relatively more subtle,complex,or indirect observations,in which inferences play an acknowledged part. 
C) is the sort of thing that we can see with the naked eye. 
D) is the term that lends itself to easy and confident verification. 
E) is exclusively used for measuring concepts. 
A) is "not observational either directly or indirectly" but can be defined based on observables. 
B) calls for relatively more subtle,complex,or indirect observations,in which inferences play an acknowledged part. 
C) is the sort of thing that we can see with the naked eye. 
D) is the term that lends itself to easy and confident verification. 
E) is exclusively used for measuring concepts.

Question 8

The characteristics that make up a variable are called _____

Accepted Answer

A) constants 
B) attributes 
C) indicators 
D) dimensions 
E) constructs 
A) constants 
B) attributes 
C) indicators 
D) dimensions 
E) constructs

Question 9

Conceptualization works by identifying specific indicators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A typology is a way of categorizing concepts according to particular themes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your birthplace is an example of a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) construct 
B) observation term 
C) reification concept 
D) indirect observable 
E) dimension 
A) construct 
B) observation term 
C) reification concept 
D) indirect observable 
E) dimension

Question 12

Assuming that abstract concepts exist in some concrete,tangible way is known as measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In terms of social scientific measurement,concepts can be said to have _____when there are multiple elements that make up a single concept.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In terms of social scientific measurement,concepts can...

Question 14

An index is a type of measure that contains a single indicator and is used to summarize a specific concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the simplest to measure in social science?

Accepted Answer

A) An observation term 
B) An indirect observable 
C) A construct 
D) An open ended question 
E) A dimension 
A) An observation term 
B) An indirect observable 
C) A construct 
D) An open ended question 
E) A dimension

Question 16

What is conceptualization?

Accepted Answer

It is the process of

Question 17

______ exists when there is a shared understanding of the meaning of whatever concept is being measured.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ exists when there is a shared...

Question 18

Which of the following is the last stage of the measurement process?

Accepted Answer

A) General interest 
B) Key concepts 
C) Conceptualization 
D) Inception 
E) Operationalization 
A) General interest 
B) Key concepts 
C) Conceptualization 
D) Inception 
E) Operationalization

Question 19

In the _____ of measurement,variable attributes meet the criteria of exhaustiveness and mutual exclusivity,can be rank ordered,the distance between attributes is known to be equal,and attributes have a true zero point.

Accepted Answer

A) ordinal level 
B) interval level 
C) nominal level 
D) ratio level 
E) index level 
A) ordinal level 
B) interval level 
C) nominal level 
D) ratio level 
E) index level

Question 20

At its core,_____ is about social agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) complexity 
B) reliability 
C) variability 
D) accessibility 
E) validity 
A) complexity 
B) reliability 
C) variability 
D) accessibility 
E) validity

Describe how operationalization works.

A(n)______ is the notion or image that we conjure up when we think of some cluster of related observations or ideas.

_____ is the process of defining key terms.

Conceptualization involves writing out in-depth,elaborate definitions of key concepts.

Which of the following is the only unique feature of nominal level?

Ordinal level of measurement is the most basic level of measurement.

A construct differs from indirect observables in that the construct:

The characteristics that make up a variable are called _____

Conceptualization works by identifying specific indicators.

A typology is a way of categorizing concepts according to particular themes.

Your birthplace is an example of a(n)_____.

Assuming that abstract concepts exist in some concrete,tangible way is known as measurement.

In terms of social scientific measurement,concepts can be said to have _____when there are multiple elements that make up a single concept.

An index is a type of measure that contains a single indicator and is used to summarize a specific concept.

Which of the following is the simplest to measure in social science?

What is conceptualization?

______ exists when there is a shared understanding of the meaning of whatever concept is being measured.

Which of the following is the last stage of the measurement process?

In the _____ of measurement,variable attributes meet the criteria of exhaustiveness and mutual exclusivity,can be rank ordered,the distance between attributes is known to be equal,and attributes have a true zero point.

At its core,_____ is about social agreement.

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Linking Methods With Theory

Research Ethics

Beginning a Research Project

Research Design

Sampling

Survey Research: a Quantitative Technique

Interviews: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Field Research: a Qualitative Technique

Unobtrusive Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

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Exam 6: Defining and Measuring Concepts

Describe how operationalization works.

A(n)______ is the notion or image that we conjure up when we think of some cluster of related observations or ideas.

_____ is the process of defining key terms.

Conceptualization involves writing out in-depth,elaborate definitions of key concepts.

Which of the following is the only unique feature of nominal level?

Ordinal level of measurement is the most basic level of measurement.

A construct differs from indirect observables in that the construct:

The characteristics that make up a variable are called _____

Conceptualization works by identifying specific indicators.

A typology is a way of categorizing concepts according to particular themes.

Your birthplace is an example of a(n)_____.

Assuming that abstract concepts exist in some concrete,tangible way is known as measurement.

In terms of social scientific measurement,concepts can be said to have _____when there are multiple elements that make up a single concept.

An index is a type of measure that contains a single indicator and is used to summarize a specific concept.

Which of the following is the simplest to measure in social science?

What is conceptualization?

______ exists when there is a shared understanding of the meaning of whatever concept is being measured.

Which of the following is the last stage of the measurement process?

In the _____ of measurement,variable attributes meet the criteria of exhaustiveness and mutual exclusivity,can be rank ordered,the distance between attributes is known to be equal,and attributes have a true zero point.

At its core,_____ is about social agreement.

Introduction

Linking Methods With Theory

Research Ethics

Beginning a Research Project

Research Design

Sampling

Survey Research: a Quantitative Technique

Interviews: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Field Research: a Qualitative Technique

Unobtrusive Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Other Methods of Data Collection Analysis

Sharing Your Work

Reading and Understanding Social Research

Research Methods in the Real World

Filters