Assignment 1: Variables
Due Feb 29 at 11:59pm Points 100 Questions 20
Available until Mar 2 at 11:59pm Time Limit None
Instructions
Abstract or concrete qualities, properties, or characteristics of people, things, or
situations are described as variables. Variables are manipulated and/or measured in
quantitative research (Grove & Gray, 2019.) Variables are defined in two way -
conceptually and operationally. A conceptual definition is a broad, abstract definition of a
concept. This definition can be found in relevant literature about topics of interest. For
example, pressure injuries are defined as "localized damage to the skin and underlying soft
tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device." (Wound
Ostomy Continence Nursing Society, 2016). As defined here, there is no way to determine
change or outcomes in conceptual definitions. So, we operationalize the variables.
Instruments and tools are developed to make the concepts measurable by assigning
numbers for data analysis. Examples of pressure injuries
operational definitions could be using wound assessment tools, the Braden Scale, or the
NPUAP Staging tool.
Variables are classified in several ways and all studies use several types of variables.
Read in your text about variables, pages 104-111, to complete this assignment, using the
words below. Answers are only one word. Misspelled words are counted wrong.
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 45 minutes 75 out of 100
Score for this quiz: 75 out of
100 Submitted Feb 27 at
5:40am This attempt took
45 minutes.
, Question 1 pts
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