Reading Assignment for Section 1.3
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 1.3: Definitions and Constructs.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you’ll discover the critical role of precision in scientific communication and learn the distinctions between concepts and constructs. You’ll explore the importance of labeling and theoretical definitions in social science research. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into operational definitions, including measurement choices and challenges with latent constructs, and understand the development and application of models, focusing on construct validity and model specification.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 1.3
- SLO 1: Grasp the importance of precision in scientific communication, understanding the difference between concepts and constructs, and the role of labeling and theoretical definitions in social science research.
- SLO 2: Comprehend the process and significance of operational definitions in research, including the choice of units of measurement and the challenges associated with latent constructs and their indicators.
- SLO 3: Understand the development and application of models in social science, focusing on construct validity, model specification, and the integration of concepts and constructs to explain real-world phenomena.
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