Construct Validity Is Primarily Concerned With

question 9

Multiple Choice

Construct validity is primarily concerned with:

• A) The explanation of the causal relationship between the experimental manipulation and the outcome
• B) The rationale for the measurement used in the experiment
• C) Ruling out alternative operational definitions of the construct of interest
• D) The validity of the interpretation in defining the construct of interest

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Definitions:

Abdominal Fat

Fat stored in the abdominal area, considered harmful due to its association with increased risk of chronic diseases.

Apple-Shaped Distribution

A body shape where excess fat is stored around the waist and abdomen, typically considered a risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Android

An operating system developed by Google for mobile devices, but also inaccurately applied to describe any robot with a human-like appearance.

Fat Cells

Cells that specialize in storing energy in the form of fat, also known as adipocytes.