1. Then, name/identify the first variable, 1. explain it conceptually (what are you trying to measure?), 2. explain its operational definition (what are the exact steps and equipment or materials required to make the measurement?) 3. list its scale of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio scale) and explain why the variable fits one of these categories. 4. explain if the variable is discrete (like the number of people), or if its values are continuous (like height)