Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE While Determining the Relative

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE while determining the relative strengths of the items of bivariate relationships?

• A)Be wary of including items in a composite measure that are not related to one another empirically.
• B)One should probably drop any item that is not related to several other items in the composite measure.
• C)variable very strong relationship between two items presents a problem.
• D)One must check the bivariate correlations between all items that one plans to include in the composite measure.
• E)You should strive for perfectly correlated (1.0)indicators within a composite measure.

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Definitions:

Reliability

The consistency of a measure, indicating the extent to which the same results can be obtained under similar conditions over time.

Psychological Testing

The process of administering tests and assessments that are designed to evaluate cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functions in individuals.

Same Results

The occurrence of identical or very similar outcomes in repeated experiments or studies.

Validity

The extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.