Ch5 - Measurement

T, 2/25: Computer Lab day 

• • Library Assignment (Zotero)

F, 2/28: Measuring Data

• • Chapter 5: Conceptualization, Operalization, and Measurement

    • Suggested

      • Rubin - 1974 - Measurement of Romantic Love

In-Class exercise - Conceptualization, Operationalization, and Measurement (from https://studysites.sagepub.com/fswr2e/study/chapter.htm)

• • How would you define alcoholism? Write a brief definition. Based on this conceptualization, describe a method of measurement that would be valid for a study of alcoholism.

  • Now visit NIH - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)'s website. Locate the section where NIAAA defines alcohol abuse. Is the information provided on their site consistent with the definition you developed?