Conceptualization and Operationalization of Love

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,...

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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...

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. SLO 1: Understand and execute the process of conceptualizationSLO 2: Understand and execute the process of operationalization
2. SLO 3: Collect and analyze data based on a convenience sample
3. SLO 4: Disseminate findings through a three-page write-up

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Point value is based on four score levels of assessment, (1) Advanced, (2) Proficient, (3) Developing, and (4) Beginning. See Rubric