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Measuring Variables

Measuring Variables

Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 14
ISBN13: 9781466681163|ISBN10: 1466681160|EISBN13: 9781466681170
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8116-3.ch004
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Richard W. Schwester. "Measuring Variables." Teaching Research Methods in Public Administration, IGI Global, 2015, pp.48-61. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8116-3.ch004

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R. Schwester (2015). Measuring Variables. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8116-3.ch004

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Richard W. Schwester. "Measuring Variables." In Teaching Research Methods in Public Administration. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2015. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8116-3.ch004

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Abstract

In this chapter, students will learn the basics of measuring variables related to a deductive research question. Students are presented with examples that illustrate when it is most appropriate to use surveys, experimentation, and/or existing data to measure one's variables. A surface explanation of writing survey questions, designing a social scientific experiment, and identifying existing data sources is discussed.

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