Compare and contrast units of analysis with units of observation. You may use some of the examples in the text to illustrate the concepts.
What will be an ideal response?
A strong answer will discuss the following:
a. Units of analysis: the what or who that is being studied and analyzed for a particular piece of research
b. Unit of observations: the unit from which data are collected to answer a research question focused on the unit of analysis
c. In some research they are the same, in some research they are different
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. True b. False
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).