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One of the best ways to minimize measurement error is to

One of the best ways to minimize measurement error is to

One of the best ways to minimize measurement error is to
A) develop well thought-out operational definitions.
B) use several measures.
C) use several raters.
D) choose the appropriate research question.

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In a questionnaire designed to investigate the social phenomenon of gossip, a respondent who answere

In a questionnaire designed to investigate the social phenomenon of gossip, a respondent who answere

In a questionnaire designed to investigate the social phenomenon of gossip, a respondent who answered that he or she never gossiped would most likely be engaging in the response-set bias of
A) social desirability.
B) measurement error.
C) memory loss.
D) repression.

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The best way of minimizing measurement error is to

The best way of minimizing measurement error is to

The best way of minimizing measurement error is to
A) develop and use an excellent operational definition of the measurement procedures.
B) check the data at least twice before entering it.
C) be sure to employ the appropriate statistical test.
D) give participants enough time to complete the research tasks.

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Response-set biases are important sources of

Response-set biases are important sources of

Response-set biases are important sources of
A) racial prejudice.
B) mathematical errors.
C) measurement error.
D) attitudinal rigidity.

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One of the most common and powerful response-set biases is

One of the most common and powerful response-set biases is

One of the most common and powerful response-set biases is
A) random responding.
B) social desirability.
C) social justice.
D) prejudice.

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The best ways to minimize measurement error are developing a well thought out ________ and diligentl

The best ways to minimize measurement error are developing a well thought out ________ and diligentl

The best ways to minimize measurement error are developing a well thought out ________ and diligently using it in research.
A) operational definition of the measurement procedure
B) practical definition of the measurement procedure
C) statistical measure
D) operational definition of the statistical procedure

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A researcher studies stealing in college students. Research assistants do face-to-face interviews wi

A researcher studies stealing in college students. Research assistants do face-to-face interviews wi

A researcher studies stealing in college students. Research assistants do face-to-face interviews with participants. This study would appear susceptible to what source of measurement error?
A) operational definition biases
B) scale attenuation effects
C) social desirability
D) It would not appear to be susceptible to any source of measurement error.

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What is the best way to reduce measurement error?

What is the best way to reduce measurement error?

What is the best way to reduce measurement error?
A) Develop and apply a good operational definition.
B) Use a ratio scale of measurement.
C) Keep the number of participants equal in all groups.
D) Conduct research at the experimental level.

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A source of measurement error is

A source of measurement error is

A source of measurement error is
A) response-set definitional biases.
B) response-set biases.
C) operational definition biases.
D) social undesirability.

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A researcher measures some participants on a measure that required concentration in a loud and distr

A researcher measures some participants on a measure that required concentration in a loud and distr

A researcher measures some participants on a measure that required concentration in a loud and distracting environment and others in a quiet environment. The researcher does not find the predicted relationship between performance on this measure and IQ. If you assume that such a relationship exists in reality, the failure to find it in this study may be due to
A) measurement er

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Assume that scores on an independent variable are distorted so that they no longer accurately reflec

Assume that scores on an independent variable are distorted so that they no longer accurately reflec

Assume that scores on an independent variable are distorted so that they no longer accurately reflect reality. This is called
A) reality error.
B) distortion error.
C) measurement error.
D) All of the above.

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One group of students takes the SATs in a quiet room, while another group takes the SATs in a loud,

One group of students takes the SATs in a quiet room, while another group takes the SATs in a loud,

One group of students takes the SATs in a quiet room, while another group takes the SATs in a loud, hot room. It is NOT possible to compare scores of the two groups due to
A) the type of measurement scale.
B) systematic measurement error.
C) the type of test the SATs exemplify.
D) comparison error.

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Measurement error can be responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

Measurement error can be responsible for all of the following EXCEPT

Measurement error can be responsible for all of the following EXCEPT
A) distorting the participant's scores.
B) attenuating the observed strength of a relationship between variables.
C) giving the impression that two variables are unrelated when they are indeed related.
D) incorrectly assigning variables to the wrong scale of measurement.

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Measurement error (Multiple Choice Question)

Measurement error (Multiple Choice Question)

Measurement error
A) will distort the scores.
B) can affect both the reliability and the validity of the measures.
C) may be the result of a social-desirability response set.
D) All of the above

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All mathematical operations are possible with what level of measurement?

All mathematical operations are possible with what level of measurement?

All mathematical operations are possible with what level of measurement?
A) ratio
B) interval
C) ordinal
D) nominal

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Which of the following operational definitions of variables would have the properties of identity, m

Which of the following operational definitions of variables would have the properties of identity, m

Which of the following operational definitions of variables would have the properties of identity, magnitude, equal intervals, and a true zero?
A) IQ as measured by a standard IQ test
B) driving speed measured in miles per hour
C) political affiliation (classified as Democrat, Republican, or other)
D) a person's body temperature measured on a Celsius scale

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If the capacity of short-term memory is operationally defined as the number of single digits that ca

If the capacity of short-term memory is operationally defined as the number of single digits that ca

If the capacity of short-term memory is operationally defined as the number of single digits that can be remembered by a participant, the type of data produced will be
A) ordered data.
B) nominal data.
C) score data.
D) none of the above

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The differences between consecutive values in ratio scales are

The differences between consecutive values in ratio scales are

The differences between consecutive values in ratio scales are
A) qualitative only.
B) not equal, but ordered.
C) at equal intervals.
D) reflective of a true zero point.

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The category called "score data" is comprised of data from

The category called "score data" is comprised of data from

The category called "score data" is comprised of data from
A) nominal scales.
B) interval and ratio scales.
C) ordinal scales.
D) nominal and interval scales.

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Score data can be based on which two of the following scales of measurement?

Score data can be based on which two of the following scales of measurement?

Score data can be based on which two of the following scales of measurement?
A) interval and ordinal
B) ordinal and ratio
C) ordinal and nominal
D) interval and ratio

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In order to determine that a person who walks 50 units of distance is walking twice as far as someon

In order to determine that a person who walks 50 units of distance is walking twice as far as someon

In order to determine that a person who walks 50 units of distance is walking twice as far as someone who walks 25 units of distance, what type of measurement scale must be employed?
A) nominal
B) interval
C) ordinal
D) ratio

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When using an interval scale, which types of mathematical operations are appropriate?

When using an interval scale, which types of mathematical operations are appropriate?

When using an interval scale, which types of mathematical operations are appropriate?
A) all mathematical operations
B) addition and subtraction
C) division and multiplication
D) addition and multiplication

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All of the possible mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) ca

All of the possible mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) ca

All of the possible mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) can be carried out on data from what type of scale?
A) nominal
B) interval
C) ratio
D) ordinal

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Having a scale with a true zero point and equal intervals allows what kind of mathematical operation

Having a scale with a true zero point and equal intervals allows what kind of mathematical operation

Having a scale with a true zero point and equal intervals allows what kind of mathematical operation?
A) dividing one value by another to yield a legitimate and meaningful value
B) addition
C) subtraction
D) All of the above

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A researcher wants to measure the number of stressful behaviors students display before a test. Whic

A researcher wants to measure the number of stressful behaviors students display before a test. Whic

A researcher wants to measure the number of stressful behaviors students display before a test. Which type of scale of measurement would be most appropriate?
A) nominal
B) ordinal
C) ratio
D) interval

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Which of the following mathematical operations can be carried out with data from ratio scales?

Which of the following mathematical operations can be carried out with data from ratio scales?

Which of the following mathematical operations can be carried out with data from ratio scales?
A) multiplication and division
B) addition and subtraction
C) rank ordering
D) All of the above

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The data produced by ratio scales are called ________ data.

The data produced by ratio scales are called ________ data.

The data produced by ratio scales are called ________ data.
A) ratio
B) nominal
C) ordered
D) score

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Which type of measurement scale is the only one to have a true zero point?

Which type of measurement scale is the only one to have a true zero point?

Which type of measurement scale is the only one to have a true zero point?
A) nominal scale
B) ratio scale
C) ordinal scale
D) interval scale

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The highest level of measurement is represented by the ________ scale.

The highest level of measurement is represented by the ________ scale.

The highest level of measurement is represented by the ________ scale.
A) interval
B) ordinal
C) ratio
D) nominal

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The best match to the real number system is provided by

The best match to the real number system is provided by

The best match to the real number system is provided by
A) interval scales.
B) nominal scales.
C) ratio scales.
D) ordinal scales.

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A standard IQ test is constructed on a(n) ________ scale.

A standard IQ test is constructed on a(n) ________ scale.

A standard IQ test is constructed on a(n) ________ scale.
A) interval
B) ratio
C) nominal
D) ordinal

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Which of the following represents data measured on an interval scale?

Which of the following represents data measured on an interval scale?

Which of the following represents data measured on an interval scale?
A) ranking of contestants in an essay contest
B) scores on an inventory of attitudes toward the head-injured
C) categorizing participants according to their sexual preference
D) reaction time of air traffic controllers on a signal detection task

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Which property (properties) of the real number system do ratio scales NOT have?

Which property (properties) of the real number system do ratio scales NOT have?

Which property (properties) of the real number system do ratio scales NOT have?
A) magnitude
B) a true zero point
C) equal intervals
D) None of the above

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Which scale of measurement provides the best match with the real number system?

Which scale of measurement provides the best match with the real number system?

Which scale of measurement provides the best match with the real number system?
A) ordinal
B) nominal
C) ratio
D) interval

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Which mathematical operations can be performed on data from interval scales with meaningful results?

Which mathematical operations can be performed on data from interval scales with meaningful results?

Which mathematical operations can be performed on data from interval scales with meaningful results?
A) multiplication and division
B) addition and subtraction
C) rank ordering
D) Both B and C

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SAT scores are an example of which type of scale of measurement?

SAT scores are an example of which type of scale of measurement?

SAT scores are an example of which type of scale of measurement?
A) interval
B) ratio
C) nominal
D) ordinal

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The data produced by interval scales are called

The data produced by interval scales are called

The data produced by interval scales are called
A) interval data.
B) ordered data.
C) categorical data.
D) score data.

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Think about the properties of the different scales of measurement. Which scale do you think research

Think about the properties of the different scales of measurement. Which scale do you think research

Think about the properties of the different scales of measurement. Which scale do you think researchers would try to use most?
A) ordinal
B) nominal
C) ratio
D) interval

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What type of data will be produced if the variable measured is "golf ability"?

What type of data will be produced if the variable measured is "golf ability"?

What type of data will be produced if the variable measured is "golf ability"?
A) ordered data
B) nominal data
C) score data
D) It would depend on how the variable is operationally defined.

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Both ordinal and interval scales have in common the mathematical properties of

Both ordinal and interval scales have in common the mathematical properties of

Both ordinal and interval scales have in common the mathematical properties of
A) identity and equal intervals.
B) identity and a true zero.
C) identity and magnitude.
D) magnitude and equal intervals.

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