Consider the Construct of Intelligence

question 62

Essay

Consider the construct of intelligence. What steps would researchers do to validate measures of this construct? Why is validity harder to establish and evaluate than reliability?

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing the benefit to consumers.

Willingness to Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to spend to acquire a good or service or avoid something undesirable.

Consumer Surplus

The gap between what consumers are prepared to pay for a product or service and what they end up spending.

Market Price

The current value at which a good or service is bought or sold in the market, typically influenced by the forces of supply and demand.