SOC221H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Criterion Validity, Theoretical Definition, Missing Data
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Concepts and variables measures when social researchers do tests and studies. Quantitative details are important, measurements important step. Qualitative capture variable/non- variable using alt ways to numbers, inductive approach. Well developed measures fundamental in natural sciences. Nonphysical measures also exits not exact measures. Scientific measurements is more sensitive, vary less with specific observations and yields more exact info. Social measures give info about social reality, able to measure what is otherwise invisible. Need to know what is interested before picking measure for it. Think about variables, convert them to specific actions during planning. Reflect on data before gathering and develop measurement before the collection process. Data in form of speech, writing, visuals etc and sometimes numerical flexible data collection. Reflect before and develop many during study and then find ways to measure it. Both quantitative and qualitative use 2 process: conceptualization and operationalization. Conceptualization: process of developing clear, rigorous, systematic conceptual definitions for abstract ideas and.
