PURPOSE: The purpose of this exercise is to conceptualize and operationalize variables, and understand how conceptual and operational definitions impact the conclusions drawn about variables.
WRITING REQUIREMENTS: The essay should be 7-9 pages. APA formatting should be used throughout (cover page, running header, major heading, subheadings, in-text citations, and reference list). Any time you paraphrase or directly quote a source, in-text citations should be used. A full APA-formatted reference should be included at the end of the assignment.
The essay should include the following subheadings:
Definitions
Conceptualizes race
Operationalizes race
Census Bureau changes
How changes to variables affect conclusions
Reflection
INSTRUCTIONS: Make sure to follow the directions in order.
First, provide a definition of the terms: “conceptual definition” and “operational definition”.
Next, conceptualize and operationalize the variable “race.”
Read the Census Bureau’s report on race. (https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2011/dec/c2010br-02.pdf.)
Answer the following questions after reading the report:
What changes did the Bureau make to the conceptualization and operationalization of race in the 2010 census?
Why did the Bureau make these changes?
Could the difference in operationalization produce different conclusions about race?
Does the Bureau’s conceptualization and operationalization of race coincide with yours? If so, how? If not, what is different?
General requirements:
Submissions should be typed, double-spaced, 1″ margins, times new roman 12 pt font, and saved as .doc, .docx, .pdf.
Use APA format for citations and references
View the grading rubric so you understand how you will be assessed on this Assignment.
Rubric: <-- PLEASE FOLLOW <--- 1.Provides the correct definition of both terms. Provides context for why these terms are important 2.Race is accurately conceptualized in detail 3.Race is accurately operationalized in detail 4.Uses Census Bureau report to discuss changes made to how race was conceptualized and operationalized in the 2010 census 5.Uses Census Bureau report to identify and describe changes made to how race was conceptualized and operationalized in the 2010 census. Detailed explanation of why the changes were made 6.Insightful and detailed discussion of if and how these differences could produce different conclusions about race 7.Detailed reflection on how the Census Bureau's conceptualization and operationalization of race connects with personal views of race 8.Follows writing expectations. Includes a title page. Included APA formatted in-text citations and full references for all paraphrased and quoted work from other sources 9. Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content
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