Developmental Researchers Need to Be Sure That Any Data Collection

question 57

Multiple Choice

Developmental researchers need to be sure that any data collection method they use is actually assessing what it is supposed to assess. In other words, researchers need to be concerned about the _______ of their data-collection techniques.

• A) reliability
• B) practicality
• C) physiological basis
• D) validity

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Definitions:

Leisure Activities

Activities performed for enjoyment, relaxation, or pleasure during free time.

Urban

Urban refers to areas that are characteristic of a city or town, often marked by higher population density and vast human features compared to rural areas.

African American Adolescents

Individuals in their teenage years who identify as part of the African American community, focusing on their developmental, cultural, and social experiences.

Organized Sports

Structured forms of sport activities that are governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.