In Unit Two, students learn about the process of statistical analysis. Specifically, the role of variables and levels of measurement are reviewed. For the Unit 2 Complete assignment, write a narrative essay (minimum 1,200 words) that addresses and discusses the questions and statements listed below. Use at least three scholarly references to support the essay. List the references at the end of the essay in APA format and utilize in-text citations within the narrative to denote the information derived from the listed references.
- Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative data.
- Define the four levels of measurement (nominal, ordinal, ratio, interval) and note whether each level is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Provide an example of each level of measurement not included in the textbook.
- Why are levels of measurement important to the research process?
- Discuss dependent variables, independent variables, and confounding variables, and how they are used in the research process.
