Overview
1. Provide an example of a theory and a hypothesis associated with that theory in the context of quantitative research for public policy.
2. A (pre-COVID outbreak) survey on the perspectives of Northwestern undergraduate students is conducted by placing an interviewer in a popular spot on campus and interviewing students who pass by.
-->Why would you not expect the results of this study to be representative of the views of all Northwestern students?
3. A (pre-COVID outbreak) survey on the perspectives of Northwestern undergraduate students is conducted by placing an interviewer in a popular spot on campus and interviewing students who pass by.
-->Suggest two ways to improve the study and its representativity of Northwestern students.
4. For the following variable, choose the level of measurement: (1) nominal, (2) ordinal, or (3) interval-ratio.
Perceived health status (Good, Fair, Poor) Which is it? Nominal, Ordinal, or interval ratio?
5. For the following variable, choose the level of measurement: (1) nominal, (2) ordinal, or (3) interval-ratio.
Resting heart rate (in beats per minute)
Which is it? Nominal, Ordinal, or interval ratio?
6. For the following variable, choose the level of measurement: (1) nominal, (2) ordinal, or (3) interval-ratio.
Sector of the economy for employment
Which is it? Nominal, Ordinal, or interval ratio?
7. For the following variable, choose the level of measurement: (1) nominal, (2) ordinal, or (3) interval-ratio.
Interest in statistics (High, Medium, Low)
Which is it? Nominal, Ordinal, or interval ratio?