The Reliability of a Difference Score Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

The reliability of a difference score is

• A)equal to the reliability of the most reliable of the two measures.
• B)equal to the reliability of the least reliable of the two measures.
• C)the average reliability of the two measures.
• D)expected to be lower than the reliability of either of the two measures.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which people feel threatened by ambiguous situations and try to avoid them.

High-Context

A communication style in which most of the information is either in the physical context or presupposed by the person, typically used in cultures where people have close connections over a long period.

Low-Context

A communication style where most of the information is explicitly stated in the message itself, requiring little understanding of context.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often at the expense of other cultures.