John Is Developing an Operational Definition to Measure the Military

question 16

Multiple Choice

John is developing an operational definition to measure the military strength of different nations. He is concerned that his operational definition actually measures what it is intended to measure. John is concerned about the:

• A) accuracy of his hypothesis.
• B) extent his measure varies from one case to the next.
• C) reliability of his measure.
• D) inter-rater consistency of his measures.
• E) validity of his operational definitions.

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Definitions:

Friendship Development

The process through which individuals form and maintain social bonds and relationships characterized by mutual affection and connection.

Generous

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