What is a ration scale? Is this something that you are creating? If so how will you ensure reliability and validity of the tool?

What is a ration scale? Is this something that you are creating? If so how will you ensure reliability and validity of the tool?

Discussion Question Please begin by responding to the following questions. Search and locate an existing instrument that will be used to address your research question. Post the title of the instrument selected and the level of measurement on the tool. Next, post a description of the type of scale used in the instrument. Include a brief discussion of data collection procedures that will be presented in your proposal. Rubric: Quality of Initial Posting- The information provided is accurate, providing an in-depth, well thought-out understanding of the topic(s) covered. An in-depth understanding provides an analysis of the information, synthesizing what is learned from the course/assigned readings. Writing mechanics- Minor to no errors exist in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in both the initial post and comments to others. Formatting of citations and references is correct. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov Web sites, professional organization Web sites, cases, statutes, or administrative rules).

Please answer my professor’s comment. thanks What is a ration scale? Is this something that you are creating? If so how will you ensure reliability and validity of the tool? You further discuss the Kaplan-Meir estimator scale, is this the same tool or is it a second tool? Where is the Yahng and Clark reference from? Who are the individuals that have expertise in demographic data collection skills? How will you know if they died as a result of getting PD vs HD? Are you making an assumption….There are several questions here that need answering.