An Epidemiologist Collects Data on Demographic Variables (E

question 19

Multiple Choice

An epidemiologist collects data on demographic variables (e.g.,age,BMI,income) to predict involvement in physical activity over the next 6 months.What approach to validity is being used by this scientist?

• A)Content validity
• B)Nomological validity
• C)Consequential validity
• D)Criterion validity

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Definitions:

CanCon Guidelines

Regulations designed to support Canadian content in broadcasting, requiring a certain percentage of content to originate from Canada to preserve Canadian culture.

MAPL System

CRTC requirements used to determine whether a piece of music qualifies as Canadian content.

Cultural Diffusion

is the process by which cultural elements (such as beliefs, values, customs) spread from one society or cultural group to another.

Time Bias

A predisposition or inclination that affects perception or decision-making based on the time frame considered, often undervaluing long-term impacts.