Conceptualization

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Contents Title page Empirical research addresses questions about ... These questions usually have theoretical support Empirical research uses evidence to answer questions A Concept is ... A Construct is ... It's all in your head. Variables are ... Constructs and variables are like diseases and symptoms Variables are indicators (the symptoms) of constructs The purpose of Problem Statements Questions or Hypotheses A good Research Question will help you to ... Research Questions may ask for ... or ... Hypotheses are predictions Assessing Problem Statements They should be clear and specific They should be empirically verifiable They should be phrased affirmatively They should be stated simply The structure of problem statements Descriptive terms are ... Three types of variables in hypotheses Independent and dependent variables Intervening variables Conceptual vs Operational definitions Conceptual definitions should denote all essential qualities An example conceptual definition lacking essential qualities Why essential qualities are important in conceptual definitions Conceptual definitions should denote the construct clearly Conceptual definitions should not be circular Conceptual definitions should be clear and precise Conceptual definitions should be complete Concepts and constructs are all in your head Calaifornia Dreaming

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