SOWK 2501 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: F-Test, Dependent And Independent Variables, Standard Deviation
6 Dec 2016
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Use of computers has revolutionized the analysis of data. Can code data from all four levels (nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio) where nominal is the most complex due to categories that respond to the variables. Each category can be given a number (1-canada, 2-us, 3-other). Key terms ** parts of multiple choice question for final exam**: Data: the numbers, words or scores generated by positivist or interpretive research studies (raw numbers). Variable: concept that is measurable that varies. Constant: concepts that are measurable that cannot vary. Conceptualization: process of selecting concepts to include in research studies. Reliability: having the same results over and over. Validity: measuring what is supposed to be measured. Nominal: different in kind (gender, ethnicity & place of birth) Ordinal: attributes can be ranked; may include a satisfaction or 3-10 point scale (class, client satisfaction, sexism & racism) cannot measure distance (4 is not twice as satisfied as 2). Scale: very satisfied not at all satisfied ***exam.
