In: Statistics and Probability
Choose one construct to make a scale on. Provide a conceptual definition of such a construct. Provide a brief description of individuals who “possess” the construct or those who may score high on a scale measuring the construct and a person who might score low on the same construct.
We will choose the construct title as Scale for Depression. Depression plays a major role in affecting individuals worldwide causing a disability and disease burden. Depression should be taken into a public health concern due to the drastic effects it causes to the people, especially women. Those individuals suffering from depression undergo extreme anxiety levels and poor relations with their family.
Individuals who “possess” the construct or those who may score high on a scale are the individuals suffering from high levels of anxiety, suicidality, substance use. According to the numerous research results, women are more prone to score high on a scale.
Individuals who might score low on the same construct are the individuals who are happy, sociable and less worried.
For example, consider a sample of 20 individuals where the number of occurrence of depression is observed and the frequency measures the level of depression in them. A frequency of 2 or higher will be considered a serious concern for an individual depression.
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