Short Description
Students pick a topic related to Communication Studies (or another social science discipline) and then define the topic operationally by finding a way to measure it. They test out their instrument on a partner.
Learning Outcomes
- To prepare the student to assess the appropriateness of various research methods in response to questions asked by communication researchers
- To build general knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and objectives
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Suggested Citation
Archambault, Susan. "Measure a Concept." CORA (Community of Online Research Assignments). 2015. https://projectcora.org/lesson/measure-concept
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