The degree to which a researcher draws accurate conclusions about the effects of an independent ...

The degree to which a researcher draws accurate conclusions about the effects of an independent variable refers to a study's

a. internal validity
b. generalizability
c. reliability
d. external validity
e. demand characteristics

Observing participants' behavior as it occurs, with no intrusion by the researcher, is called _________ observation.

a. participant
b. contrived
c. uncontaminated
d. naturalistic
e. experimental

The best way for researchers to reduce measurement error is to

a. minimize errors in coding data
b. standardize the testing conditions
c. train observers and coders
d. clarify test instructions and questions
e. all of the above

Test bias is demonstrated when

a. one group scores lower on the test than another group
b. predictive validity is better for one group than another
c. the means of the scores for two groups are different
d. the measure is reliable for one group but not for another
e. convergent validity is the same for two different groups

When a particular measure is not equally valid for everyone, occurs.

a. discriminant validity
b. error variance
c. psychometric contamination
d. test bias
e. low reliability

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