In a Study of Social Phenomena That Are Complex,the Researcher

question 31

Multiple Choice

In a study of social phenomena that are complex,the researcher creates variables that represent certain units or parts of a concept and assigns values to those variables to set out a blueprint for measurement.This is relevant to the fact that ________ are more abstract and ________ are more concrete.

• A)variables;dimensions
• B)measures;indicators
• C)measures;variables
• D)dimensions;indicators

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Definitions:

Statistically Significant

A situation where the observed effect or difference in a study is likely not due to chance, indicating a high probability that it reflects true differences or associations.

Empirical

Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Type II Error

In research, the mistake of thinking that one variable does not have an effect on or relationship with another, when really it does.

Empirical Method

A way of gaining knowledge by means of direct and indirect observation or experience.