HSM 400
Conceptualize and Operationalize one independent variable for your study and one dependent variable for your study. Determine if the variables are Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, or Ratio. Explain one way you can determine the validity of your study and one strategy for determining reliability in your study.

Your assignment should be between 250-325 words in length (typically, one to one and half double-spaced pages), not counting cover page, reference list page, appendices, figures, or tables. 
Your assignment should include a title page and a reference list page (if using references), and be completed in Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, with appropriate header, page numbers, one-inch margins, and meet all other requirements of APA Stylebook. 
One reference is required. Please format them in the most current APA format.