Identify how many items are on the instrument, subscales in the items, and type of instrument (e.g., survey, scale, etc.).

Give one example of a data collection method used in one of the studies identified in your Week 5 project. What variable was this method used to measure?

The purpose of this discussion is to help you recognize how data is collected in research studies. As you answer the discussion question, consider the questions below.

Is this consistent with the type of research (quantitative or qualitative) being reported in the article? Explain.
Identify how many items are on the instrument, subscales in the items, and type of instrument (e.g., survey, scale, etc.).
What are the implications of this level of measurement for statistical analysis?

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