Dr. Rocal

Sociology 3801

Assignment 6

Your Name:____________

1. List the concepts you will use in your research proposal. List the variables you will use to measure these concepts. 10 minutes

Give your packet to your partner and have them answer questions 2-3. 20 minutes

Partner’s Name:__________

0. What measurement error could occur with these concepts?

0. How could scales and indexes help with these possible errors?

0. What are the positives and negatives of using scales or indexes?

0. Is a scale or an index more effective to measure your concept(s)?

0. Develop an index and/or scale for one of your variables. If you do not think you will use an index or scale, think about how you possibly could.