Convergent validity refers to
a. the degree to which the measure does not correlate with measures of different constructs.
b. the degree to which the measure does correlate with measures of similar constructs.
c. the degree to which the test measures multiple constructs.
d. the degree to which the test measures a single construct.
Social indicator is a measure of social conditions and
A) should be avoided in research. B) can be used in policy decisions.
C) has no real use. D) is generally meaningless to the public.
As noted in your text, one disadvantage of the experimental approach is the inability to:
a. control extraneous variables
b. establish cause and effect
c. assess the effects of variables that cannot be manipulated
d. make objective observations
What is the most critical aspect of the experimental method that allows us to make statements about cause and effect based on experimental data?
a. real-life setting
b. operationalism
c. objectivity
d. control
Topic knowledge can limit research because
A) the topic is sports-related.
B) the researcher may get a lot of data that may lead to false interpretation.
C) the researcher quotes statistics in excess detail.
D) the researcher uses a lower unit than s/he should use.
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