Recall Application 4, "The Introduction of Cell Phones and the Bias

question 45

Multiple Choice

Recall Application 4, "The Introduction of Cell Phones and the Bias in the CPI," to answer the following questions:
-Why were cellphones not included in the CPI basket immediately after it was introduced?

• A) Only one kind of phone can be included in the CPI basket, and in 1983, they were the landline phones.
• B) The cell phones were all made in Japan, so they were not included in GDP.
• C) Most American families did not have cell phones when they were first introduced.
• D) All of the above are correct.

Acknowledge the significance of including both positively and negatively worded items in scale construction for balanced measurement.

Realize the importance of validation techniques such as item analysis, content analysis, and expert consultation.

Understand the role of validity (convergent, discriminant, empirical) in the context of scale development and the methods for establishing it.

Recognize the necessity of cross-cultural validation processes for scales intended for use in different cultural contexts.

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Definitions:

Expectations

Beliefs about what will happen in the future, often based on experience, understanding, or projections.

Performance

The act of executing a task or function, or the process of performing; often measured against preset known standards of accuracy, completeness, speed, and efficiency.

Race

A social construct used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations or groups by heritable physical characteristics, geographical ancestry, culture, history, and language.

Gender

Pertains to the social, cultural, and personal traits and roles associated with being male or female, going beyond the biological differences.