Understanding the elements of a study

Please help me understand the concepts outlined below.

I have to:

– Construct a scale using the skills you have learned (What is meant by ‘construct a scale’ and what does a scale look like?)

– Identify a construct (What are constructs and how in depth you you identify one?)

– Operationally define your construct (how does one ‘operationally define’ a construct?)

Thank you for your help.

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Construct a scale: This is a means by which you must compile and assign the results from your data. Depending upon the study that is performed, there are several types of scales you may construct in order to show the results from your study. They are: nominal, …

This solution explains various concepts related to the creation of a scientific study, including how to construct a scale for a study, how to identify a construct, and how to operationally define your chosen construct.