Chapter 11

Question 1

Operationalization

Answer 1

Developing the concepts from the theoretical framework to measuring instruments.

Question 2

Five steps to quantitative operationalization

Answer 2

1. Determine the key concepts. They are the theoretical concepts from your main question.
2. You then demarcate this key concept by describing what is means in your research (stipulative definitions). Students= Ipm students in first year.
3. You find out which elements the key concept consist of by unraveling and regrouping. The dimensions of the key concept. Those dimensions are still too abstract: you cannot measure them.
4. Based on these dimensions, you can conclude the indicators (concept-as-determined). The workload dimension can be broken down to, complete work, physical exertion. You can now measure your indicators, for instance, using an ascending scale of satisfaction.
5. Turing the indicators to observational questions.

Question 3

Measuring instruments

Answer 3

Tool that you use to collect data.

Question 4

Key concept

Answer 4

Concept-as-intended = theoretical concept in your research project.

Question 5

Measurable indicator

Answer 5

Concept-as-determined = specific interpretation of the key concept.

Question 6

Observational question

Answer 6

A survey question that you compose based on the indicator.

Question 7

Routing

Answer 7

The logical sequencing of questionnaires.

Question 8

Sequence effect

Answer 8

The sequence of the questions affects how they are answered.

Question 9

Filter question

Answer 9

Questions that filter the respondents according to certain criteria.

Question 10

Patterns in questionnaire answers

Answer 10

The arbitrary filling in of answers without being in a reflection of the actual answer.

Question 11

Composite measurements

Answer 11

You asked people opinions on a subject by asking them several questions about that one subject (key concept). If you combine the answers to these questions, then you can paint a reliable picture of the key concept. Used by complex key concepts.

Question 12

Internal consistency

Answer 12

Degree to which the sub-questions correspond, so that they can be summarized into a key concept.

Question 13

Composite measuring instrument

Answer 13

List of sub-questions which together measure a complex concept.

Question 14

Likert scale, multiple-item scale

Answer 14

Rating scale from which you can choose a limited number of response options in a certain order.

Question 15

Topic list

Answer 15

List of subject that is used in in-depth interviews.