Key concepts

• Operational definition (Meier et al., 2014; Ruane, 2016)
• Variables and levels of measurement (Meier et al., 2014; Ruane, 2016)
• Measurement validity and reliability (Meier et al., 2014; Ruane, 2016)
• Outputs vs. outcomes (Meier et al., 2014)

Before class

Required readings

1. Meier, K. J., Brudney, J. L., & Bohte, J. (2014). Measurement. In Applied Statistics for Public and Nonprofit Administration.
2. Ruane, J. M. (2016). All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Assessing the Validity and Reliability of Measures. In Introducing Social Research Methods: Essentials for Getting the Edge (pp. 117–138). John Wiley & Sons Inc.

In class

• Lecture on key concepts and frameworks (45 minutes)
• FakeGPT practice (45 minutes)
• Group discussion on learning plan, with Kate McArdle joining us, presenting the LBJ Programming Workshops (30 minutes)
• Review tests, if time allows.

After class

• Plagiarisms test (5 pts) due this Friday.
• Complete Paper practice
• Review In-class practice