What Is Construct Validity

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is construct validity?

• A) the extent to which the independent variable caused the observed change in the dependent variable
• B) the extent to which the operational definitions reflect the conceptual variables of interest
• C) the extent to which the experimental procedures are involving and meaningful to the participants
• D) the extent to which different constructs within the study are correlated with one another

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Definitions:

Blood collection tube

A sterile glass or plastic tube with a closure that is evacuated to create a vacuum enabling the draw of a predetermined volume of blood for testing.

Coagulation studies

A series of tests that evaluate the blood's ability to clot and identify disorders of blood clotting.

Blood glucose tests

Medical tests used to measure the concentration of glucose in the blood, important for managing diabetes.

Viral studies

The scientific research focused on viruses and their structure, function, and effects on living organisms.