Discussion 5: Operationalizing Variables - Course Discussion Group 2

Forbes Magazine recently reported that our campus, the University of Washington Bothell, was ranked #22 for "America's Best Value College" in 2019. See the report here: https://www.forbes.com/best-value-colleges/#2d189ad9245b. (Links to an external site.)

A constant concern for social scientists is operationalization and measurement of constructs. Here, "Best Value" is a construct that social scientists would debate on the best way to operationalize. 

Once you've read this brief article, reply to the discussion below. In fewer than 50 words, discuss how you would operationalize "best value."