The document discusses different levels of measurement for variables in research (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio) and provides examples. It then presents details on 3 research questions, including the data source (officers/staff responses), response type (Likert scale), data type (interval), and planned analysis (frequency, percentage, average weighted mean). It also shows the conceptual framework and formula for measuring management performance of cooperatives. The document discusses developing indicators, common problems, and approaches to use like reviewing previous research, using informants, and pilot testing indicators. It contrasts quantitative and qualitative research approaches.