Which of the Following Is FALSE

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE?

• A) If a measure is reliable, it is not heavily influenced by transitory factors that cause random errors.
• B) If an item lacks correlation with other scale items measuring the same construct, there is evidence that the item does not belong and should be deleted.
• C) Systematic error is due to temporary aspects of the person or measurement situation, which affects the measurement in irregular ways.
• D) Reliability is necessary, but not sufficient, for establishing the validity of a measure.
• E) If a set of items all measure the same construct, the responses to the items should be correlated.

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Definitions:

Confounding Variables

Factors other than the independent variable that might influence the outcome of an experiment, making it difficult to isolate the effect of the independent variable.

Random Allocation

A method used in experiments where participants are assigned to different groups in a way that ensures each participant has an equal chance of being placed in any group.

Experimenter Bias

A phenomenon where the expectations or beliefs of the researcher unconsciously affect the outcome of an experiment.

Socially Desirable

Describes behaviors or responses that are likely to be approved of or valued by society or a social group.