Professor Myth Asked Respondents Whether or Not They Had Ever

question 14

Multiple Choice

Professor Myth asked respondents whether or not they had ever been divorced.One year later Professor Myth asked the same respondents the same question.Myth found that with repeated applications of the measure different responses were obtained for the same respondent.This means that the measuring instrument was:

• A)unreliable
• B)invalid
• C)unreliable or the value on the variable had changed
• D)lacking face validity
• E)inaccurate

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Definitions:

Adam Smith

A Scottish economist and philosopher, best known for his theories on free market economics and the ‘invisible hand’ concept.

Peasants

Historically, members of the lower social class in rural areas, typically farmers who own or rent small plots of land for cultivation.

Legitimate Power

Authority that is recognized and accepted by others within an organizational or social structure, often derived from an official position or role.

Tyranny

Rule by those who wield their power oppressively and abusively.