Abstract
This assignment allows students to use the abstract concept "love" to practice the process of social research. Over the course of a three-week period students will (1) conceptualize this abstract concept, (2) operationalize their variable, (3) create a survey, (4) distribute the survey to fellow classmates, (5) analyze data using a simple table of means,...Download this resource to see full details. Download this resource to see full details.
Details
- Subject Area(s):
- Research Methods
- Resource Type(s):
- Assignment
- Class Level(s):
- College 200
- Class Size(s):
- Any
Usage Notes
This assignment requires three weeks to complete. Over the course of the three-week period students will conceptualize an abstract concept, operationalize their variable, create a survey, distribute the survey to fellow classmates, analyze data using a simple table of means, and construct a write-up describing their process. The extent of the data...Download this resource to see full details. Download this resource to see full details.
Learning Goals and Assessments
Learning Goal(s):
- SLO 1: Understand and execute the process of conceptualizationSLO 2: Understand and execute the process of operationalization
- SLO 3: Collect and analyze data based on a convenience sample
- SLO 4: Disseminate findings through a three-page write-up
Goal Assessment(s):
- Point value is based on four score levels of assessment, (1) Advanced, (2) Proficient, (3) Developing, and (4) Beginning. See Rubric
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