Research Methods

Research Methods, Chapters 4 & 5

1. Give two examples of variables corresponding to each of the scales of measurement.
2. If a researcher measures weight in pounds, what measures of dispersion could be calculated?
   b. If a researcher measures weight in ounces, what measures of dispersion could be calculated?
   c. If a researcher measures weight by assigning each person to either the light, medium, or heavy category, what measures of dispersion could be calculated?
3. What is the difference between a positive and a negative correlation? Provide an example other than the one in the chapter.

References
Schweigert, Wendy A.. Research Methods in Psychology: A Handbook (p. 95). Waveland Pr Inc. Kindle Edition.

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