CC233 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Sexual Orientation, Content Validity, Face Validity
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We want to find something that isn"t biased: by producing objective information. Conceptualization: the mental process (image) of developing clear and precise meaning for abstract ides or concepts: the thinking process. Providing a specific and tentative definition for an abstract idea or a concept: we need to know how to define a concept in a certain way. Tentative: theinternal definition doesn"t stay the same and it can vary when it"s being applied to another type of research. Ways of developing a conceptual definition: consultation with the existing research, tailoring your concept to fit your research interest (modification) Conceptual definition specific meaning of the research from your view and it can change depending on your research topic. Professional: is what you believe what is professional and not your criteria. Linking abstract concepts to specific measurements finding a concrete idea/ concept: logical stage, trying to find indicators to measure the abstract concept.
