Table of Contents
Measurement
Video lectures
Assignments
Measurement
Video lectures
(Broad format) data matrix
A data matrix in SPSS
Changing variables in SPSS using recode
checking a measurement instrument
Classical test theory and reliability
Concepts and facets
Conceptualizing ordinal variables
Cronbach's alpha
Cross tabs (making a cross tab)
dealing with dichotomous outcomes
Frequency tables
introduction SPSS
Measurement level of Variables
Measurement reliability
Measurement validity
Measurement Validity and Reliability
Missing values
Operationalization and Measurement
Recoding and creating a variable
Test re-test reliability
The validity of causal research
Validity and reliability threats in interviews
Variables as constructions
Assignments
Assignment 3: What are data?
Assignment 4: How to use SPSS?
Assignment 6: Studying Political differences and legitimacy
Assignment 8: Two aspects of data quality