Think About Reliability and Validity

question 7

Multiple Choice

Think about reliability and validity.Of the following definitions, which definition below fits least well?

• A)the consistency of a measure to produce similar results on different occasions
• B)the accuracy of a measure to evaluate what it is supposed to measure
• C)saying with confidence that the observed change in the dependent variable is due the independent variable
• D)the extent to which obtained results can be generalized to other settings.

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Definitions:

Social Interference

The impact of social factors or interactions that disrupt or modify an individual's behavior or mental processes.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Censoring

The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.

Relevant Information

Data or facts closely related to the subject at hand or of importance to the decision-making process.