1) indicate whether the data generated by each item would be Nominal , Ordinal, Interval or Ratio.

(2) Tell why you think so.

For example, if you had an item that asked "How many children do you have? ______", an appropriate answer would be:

"For this item the data would ratio because (1) the intervals are equal (the difference between three children and two children is the same as the difference between seven children and six children) and (2) the scale has an absolute zero (i.e., you can't have minus three children)."

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Items:

(1) Approximately how many hours are you usually scheduled to work during a normal workweek (as defined by the organization) at your principal nursing position? If you do not work on a routine schedule, how many hours do you usually work during a week at your principal nursing position?

_______ hours

(2) For your other nursing position(s), please provide an estimate of the total annual earnings for 2000. Note: If you are self-employed or do not work a routine schedule, report the estimated amount you expect to earn in 2000.

Estimated annual earnings: $____________/ year

(3) What is your gender?

Female..... ___

Male ........ ___

(4) What is your year of birth?

19______

(5) What is your racial background?

(Mark all that apply.)

American Indian or Alaska Native ............... ___

Asian.............................................................___

Black or African American.............................___

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.....___

White ............................................................ ___

(6) What is your current marital status?

Now married..........................................___

Widowed, divorced, separated..............___

Never married........................................___

(7) Length of program

(Mark one)

Less than 3 months....___

3 through 8 months...___

9 months or more......___

(8) Compared to a year ago, how would you best describe your feeling about your nursing job?

Extremely satisfied......................... ___

Moderately satisfied ....................... ___

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied..... ___

Moderately dissatisfied.................... ___

Extremely dissatisfied ...................... ___

(9) Did you reside in the same city on March 22, 2000, and on March 22, 1999?

Yes.......... ___

No........... ___