The variables used in the research, the level of measurement

Select two articles from a research journal in criminal justice or criminology. Identify and write down (a) the variables used in the research, (b) the level of measurement for each variable (it may not be indicated in the article), (c) why you chose that level of measurement, (d) the scale continuity for each variable, and (e) use of the variable in the research process. Provide a link to your chosen article.