When Discriminant Measures Are Used in Validation Studies,we Expect _________

question 5

Multiple Choice

When discriminant measures are used in validation studies,we expect _________.

• A)positive correlations
• B)negative correlations
• C)Indeterminate - it depends on the nature of relationship.

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Definitions:

Subjective Feelings

Subjective feelings refer to personal perceptions of emotions and sensations that are not observable by others, including individual internal experiences of happiness, sadness, pain, and pleasure.

Group Needs

Refer to the requirements and desires shared by members of a group, crucial for the group’s cohesion and functionality.

Selection Effect

Refers to a bias introduced into research when individuals are not randomly assigned, leading to non-comparable groups.

Peers

Individuals of similar age, status, or interest, often considered equals within a specific context.