When evaluating reliability and validity information of a published measure, it is important to note the __________ upon which the information was gathered.
a. predictive sample
b. norming group
c. estimate group
d. peer group
Field experiments, according to Tunnell (1977), should include:
a. natural behaviors.
b. natural settings.
c. natural treatments.
d. all of the above.
Content analysis cannot
A) determine the truthfulness of an assertion.
B) be the basis of research.
C) validate the researcher.
D) perform statistics of itself.
The extent to which groups that are known to diverge from one another actually differ on the construct being developed is known as
a. discriminant validity
b. predictive validity evidence
c. known groups validity evidence
d. criterion validity
Compared with field research, which of the following is true about laboratory research?
a. laboratory research achieves greater naturalism
b. laboratory research allows for greater generalizability of research
c. laboratory research achieves a greater degree of control over extraneous variables
d. field research does not allow for direct manipulation of variables
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