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Metfan725

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Variables measured on a continuum in which an infinite number of finer gradations between variable attributes are possible are called _____________.
 
  a. independent variables
  b. discrete variables
  c. continuous variables
  d. dependent variables
  e. spurious variables

Question 2

Identify the three levels of interpretation, explain them, and give a brief example of each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Students should identify, explain, and give examples of:
(a) First-Order Interpretation - interpretations form the point of view of the people being studied.
(b) Second-Order Interpretation - interpretation that involves the researcher's point of view, eliciting an underlying coherence or sense of meaning in the data.
(c) Third-Order Interpretation - interpretation where the researcher links the second-order interpretation to general theories and larger social/cultural/historical contexts.





 

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