Suppose You Wanted to Develop a Measure of Jealousy, but Were

question 12

Multiple Choice

Suppose you wanted to develop a measure of jealousy, but were unable to define precisely the concept. What type of validation studies would you most likely use?

• A)face validation
• B)reliability validation
• C)criterion validation
• D)construct validation

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Definitions:

Cat

A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws, widely kept as pets or for catching mice.

Animal

An organism that consumes organic material, generally equipped with specialized sensory organs and a nervous system, enabling it to quickly react to environmental cues.

Referent

An object, concept, or entity to which a word, term, or symbol refers.

Abstract

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