Unit IV Discussion Board Question

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 within 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. SAGE.