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Conceptualization correct answers -Process of clearly defining the meaning of concepts (terms, phrases) -A way to clarify: *Abstract or unfamiliar terms *What the study will measure *Meaning of the study's results -Ensure measures are consistent with the definitions you have settled on Operationalization correct answers -Process of specifying the measurement procedures (indicators) to assess variables that represent concepts *Variables=things that can be measured *Indicators=questions used to measure the variables *One question vs. multiple questions to measure a variable -Sets the stage for data collection Double-barreled question correct answers Example: "Taxes on cigarettes in Missouri should be raised and the money used to pay for early childhood education. a) yes b) no" There is not an option for "not sure" Likert question correct answers Typically a 5, 7, or 9 point agreement scale used to measure a respondents' agreement to a variety of statements. Leading question correct answers Example: "Do you think that non-smokers should be subjected to second-hand smoke in restaurants? a) yes b) no" Implies that something is bad. Response options question correct answers Example: "Which of the following can result from an HPV infection? -Cervical caner -Oral cancer -Anal cancer -Brain cancer -Skin lesions" Check all or one that applies? This is like a test questions, the participant may not know the answer or have prior knowledge of the question. Triangulation correct answers -Using two or more different methods to gather information about a same variable *Directly ask a question *Observation