331.1

Assignment 331.1 : CONCEPTUALIZING AND OPERATIONALIZING VARIABLES (25 points)

PURPOSE: The purpose of this exercise is to conceptualize and operationalize variables, and understand how conceptual and operational definitions impact the conclusions drawn about variables.

REQUIREMENTS: This is a short-answer essay assignment (about 2-4 pages in length). APA formatting should be used throughout (cover page, running header, major heading, subheadings, in-text citations, and reference list). Any time you paraphrase or directly quote a source, in-text citations should be used.  A full APA-formatted reference should be included at the end of the assignment.

INSTRUCTIONS:  Make sure to follow the directions in order.