Discussion 1

1. Select three concepts and constructs. Demonstrate how and if you can ope-rationalize them as interval and/or ratio variables.
2. Discuss the characteristics of good, effective research questions.
3. Discuss the major differences and uses of nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio data types.

Discussion 2

1. Discuss the major merits of the positivist and constructionist approaches to research and what type of research might benefit most from each approach.
2. Discuss the ways that the philosophies of research contribute to the development of effective research questions.