Consider the Following Item That Might Appear on a Likert

question 24

Multiple Choice

Consider the following item that might appear on a Likert scale: "I normally do not get along well with other people." Such an item has high __________ validity, but may not have __________ validity because respondents may not answer it honestly.

• A) face; construct
• B) construct; face
• C) face; criterion
• D) construct; criterion

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Productivity

A principle in economics that indicates that as one inputs more of a factor of production while holding other factors constant, the additions to output will eventually decrease.

Output

The quantity of goods or services produced in a given period by a firm, industry, or country.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, typically characterized by a reduction in per-unit cost with increasing output.

Specialization

The process by which individuals, firms, or countries focus on producing a certain type of goods or services, often to achieve greater efficiencies or quality.