In Choosing an Existing Scale as an Operational Definition of Self-Esteem

question 11

Multiple Choice

In choosing an existing scale as an operational definition of self-esteem before and after an intervention,researchers should consider

• A)its length.
• B)how difficult it will be for subjects to complete.
• C)its sensitivity to change over time.
• D)its reliability and validity.
• E)all of these.

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Definitions:

Burden of Proof

The obligation in a legal setting to prove one's assertion or the principle that the party asserting a claim bears the responsibility of proving its truth.

Convincing Evidence

Evidence that is robust and compelling enough to persuade an individual to accept its validity or truth.

Testable Prediction

A statement that can be verified through experimentation or observation, often forming the basis of a scientific hypothesis.

Independent Variables

In experimentation, a variable that is manipulated to determine if it causes a change in another variable.