Construct a Short Survey of Five Questions Designed to Measure

question 34

Essay

Construct a short survey of five questions designed to measure political attitudes. At least one question must be open ended, one must be closed-ended, and one must be an index or a scale. Discuss an alternative procedure to measure political attitudes, and how the survey would compare with this alternative procedure in terms of validity.

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Definitions:

Social Readjustment

The process of adjusting to new social roles or norms, often resulting from significant life changes or stressors.

Rating Scale

A rating scale is a tool used to evaluate or assess various attributes, behaviors, or characteristics, providing a continuum along which measured entities can be placed according to quantitative or qualitative criteria.

Stressful Event

Any event or situation that causes significant anxiety, pressure, or strain to an individual.

Final Play

The last action or series of actions in a game that determine the outcome, especially in sports.