Unit 3: Discussion- What is the GSS and How Does it Apply to Measurement55 unread replies.55 replies.IntroductionWelcome to Unit 3. This unit covers sampling and measurement issues. You get the opportunity to examine one of the most respected instruments to measure attitudes and attitude changes of individuals in the United States – the GSS.“For more than four decades, the General Social Survey (GSS) has studied the growing complexity of American society. It is the only full-probability, personal-interview survey designed to monitor changes in both social characteristics and attitudes currently being conducted in the United States.The GSS gathers data on contemporary American society in order to monitor and explain trends and constants in attitudes, behaviors, and attributes. Hundreds of trends have been tracked since 1972. In addition, since the GSS adopted questions from earlier surveys, trends can be followed for up to 80 years.The GSS contains a standard core of demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal questions, plus topics of special interest. Among the topics covered are civil liberties, crime and violence, intergroup tolerance, morality, national spending priorities, psychological well-being, social mobility, and stress and traumatic events.Altogether the GSS is the single best source for sociological and attitudinal trend data covering the United States. It allows researchers to examine the structure and functioning of society in general as well as the role played by relevant subgroups and to compare the United States to other nations.The GSS aims to make high-quality data easily accessible to scholars, students, policy makers, and others, with minimal cost and waiting.” (Source: About the GSS, from NORC at the University of Chicago (Links to an external site.))InstructionsGo to The General Social Survey (Links to an external site.) website and open the GSS Questionnaires.Open the 2018 Questionnaires (the first part of the Questionnaire is a Table of Contents that lists the questions administered and the respective page for more information).Select 2 measurements that interest you and can demonstrate how concepts are measured (do not use categorical items, e.g., SEX, ADDRESS, CITY, etc.)In the Discussion areaPresent the following:GSS 2018 Ballot 1 – English QuestionnairePresent the 2 Measurements referencing the GSS name, and the prompt, the measurement Categories and the page number.Example:NATSPAC: Categorical (Single), p. 44The space exploration program … are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on the space exploration program?Too littleAbout rightToo muchDON’T KNOWREFUSEDAfter presenting each set, comment about how the concept/ construct is measured. Propose an alternative way or a better way to measure this?Due DatesFirst post due by 11:59 p.m., Wednesday CTRespond to two or more classmates by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, CT.Response possibilities:A link that brings in new information or helps the student you’re responding toA substantial question (not, “what do you think?”)A politely worded critique that shows either a flaw in your classmate’s logic, misunderstanding of the data, or a failure to fully answer the questionsA politely worded reply to any of the above.

Before you can code a diagnosis, you need to identify which coding guidelines apply to the patient documentation you are coding. This week you will be reviewing a case scenario and identifying the coding guideline that applies to that scenario. Please make sure you are reviewing the appropriate case based on the day you are posting. This is a post first discussion meaning you will not be able to view or reply to other's posts until you complete your initial post. Please provide an explanation of how you came to your answer. Diagnosis Coding Scenarios.docx