RESEARCH METHODS UNIT IV DQ

Consider the five survey questions below from a job satisfaction survey, and indicate the levels of measurement used for each question (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio). Briefly explain your rationale for each decision. Double-check the work of at least one peer, and discuss any differences.

A. I feel I am being paid a fair amount for the work I do (Fields, 2002).

1. Disagree very much
2. Disagree moderately
3. Disagree slightly
4. Agree slightly
5. Agree moderately
6. Agree very much

B. My primary role in the company is:

1. administrative.
2. maintenance.
3. laborer.
4. manager.
5. driver.

C. A reasonable amount I should be expected to contribute annually to the company's health plan is:

1. 0 to $2,000.
2. $2,001 to $4,000.
3. $4,001 to $6,000.
4. $6,001 to $8,000.
5. $8,001 or greater.

D. Indicate the highest amount you were able to contribute to your 401k in 2017.

1. $1,000
2. $2,000
3. $3,000
4. $4,000
5. $5,000
6. $6,000
7. $7,000
8. $8,000
9. $9,000
10. $10,000
11. $11,000
12. $12,000
13. $13,000
14. $14,000
15. $15,000
16. $16,000
17. $17,000
18. $18,000
19. $19,000
20. $20,000
21. $21,000
22. $22,000
23. $23,000
24. $24,000

Reference

Fields, D. L. (2002). Taking the measure of work: A guide to validated scales for organizational research and diagnosis. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.