Across the different sciences one of the common challenges that researchers encounter is defining and measuring different variables. An essential part of that process is creating and using scales. In this investigation, students learn about a range of different scales that are used in everyday life. In addition, they create a unique scale to measure a new and novel variable.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 4/1/2009Stock # PB237X_2

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