Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Order

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the order in which items appear in a questionnaire?

• A)The order should be random.
• B)The order does not matter.
• C)Researchers should attempt to estimate the effect of question order and use their judgment so as to minimize any order problems
• D)The order can be random because it does not matter.

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Definitions:

Criterion-related Validity

The extent to which a measure is related to an outcome, where the validity is determined by comparing the measure against a known criterion or benchmark.

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test or instrument accurately measures the theoretical construct it is intended to assess.

Reliability

The reliability and steadiness of outcomes produced by a measurement tool across multiple instances.

Aggregation

The process of combining multiple pieces or data points together to form a whole or summary measure.