Chapter 5: Coding

Question 1

Types of Variables in Codebook

Answer 1

• Name
• Label
• Value
• Measurement

Question 2

Codebook Variable: Name

Answer 2

• Unique
• Do not start with numbers
• No punctuation marks or space
• Common start: Q1

Question 3

Codebook Variable: Label

Answer 3

• Brief description of variable
• Important for the output tables and graphs

Question 4

Codebook Variable: Value

Answer 4

• Code given to all answer categories

Question 5

Codebook Variable: Measurement

Answer 5

• Measurement of the variable
• NOIR (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio)

Question 6

What Measurements in the Codebook are considered Qualitative Variables?

Answer 6

• Nominal
• Ordinal

Question 7

What Measurements in the Codebook are considered Quantitative Variables?

Answer 7

• Interval
• Ratio

Question 8

Nominal Measurement in Codebook

Answer 8

Categorical data without a meaningful order

Question 9

Example of Nominal Measurement in Codebook

Answer 9

• Occupation
• Gender
• Countries

Question 10

Ordinal Measurement in Codebook

Answer 10

Categorical data with a meaningful order, but uneven intervals

Question 11

Example of Ordinal Measurement in Codebook

Answer 11

• Class Grades
• Movie Ratings
• Satisfaction Ratings

Question 12

Interval Measurement in Codebook

Answer 12

Numerical data with equal intervals, but no true zero point

Question 13

Example of Interval Measurement in Codebook

Answer 13

• Temperature in Celsius
• Year
• Time of Day
• SAT Scores

Question 14

Ratio Measurement in Codebook

Answer 14

Numerical data with equal intervals and a true zero point

Question 15

Example of Ratio Measurement in Codebook

Answer 15

• Weight
• Number of Children
• Speed