When Interrogating the Construct Validity of the Dependent Variable in an Experiment

question 27

Multiple Choice

When interrogating the construct validity of the dependent variable in an experiment, which of the following questions should be asked?

• A)"How well was this variable manipulated?"
• B)"How well was this variable controlled by the experimenter?"
• C)"How well was this variable explained to participants?"
• D)"How well was this variable measured?"

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Definitions:

Desirable Characteristics

Qualities or traits that are considered attractive, valuable, and sought-after in individuals or items.

False Consensus Effect

The cognitive bias that leads an individual to overestimate how much other people agree with them or share their beliefs and behaviors.

False Uniqueness Effect

The tendency to underestimate the number of other people who share one’s most prized characteristics and abilities.

Theory Perseverance

The phenomenon where individuals maintain their beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence, often due to the initial formation of a strong impression or belief.