***Number one is already done and is attached***
You are only required to answer questions 2&3
- Define the following terms in your own words
- Variable
- Operationalization
- Sample
- Scale
- Measurement
- Measurement error
- Causation
- Plausible rival explanations
- Hypothesis
- Reliability
- Unit of analysis
- Four main types of validity (conclusion, internal, external and construct)
- Explain how the terms are relevant to a study investigating as you have conceptualized it at this point. If you have not yet conceptualized a study, make one up or use one you read about in a previous course.
- Describe any issues, including threats, which you might encounter in putting together a study on the research topic you have selected.
Length: 5-7 pages