A researcher seeks to validate a measure by comparing it with a tried and true preexisting measure. This
researcher is using a type of validity called
A) concurrent. B) predictive. C) face. D) criterion.
Which of the following is FALSE based upon the table?
A) A majority (50) of people with at least a BA degree watch at least 20 hours of television per week.
B) The more education a person has, the less likely he or she is to watch television.
C) About 80 percent of the people with advanced degrees (over 18 years of education) watch 10 hours or
fewer hours of television per week.
D) A majority (50) of people with 8 or fewer years of education watch at least 25 hours of television per
week.
A researcher using the exploratory method would
A) become familiar with the basic facts of a new topic or social issue. The basic goal is to formulate more
precise questions for future research.
B) attempt to solve a social issue by implementing a social program. The basic goal is to answer the
question how do I fix it?
C) accurately paint a picture of a social topic or issues. The basic goal is to answer the questions how?
and who?
D) look for the cause or reason behind a social issue. The basic goal is to answer the question why?
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