A Measure Is High in Validity When

question 12

Multiple Choice

A measure is high in validity when:

• A) the results obtained with the measure match the researcher's predictions.
• B) the operational definition closely matches the conceptual definition.
• C) others have used the same measure.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Political Economy

An interdisciplinary branch that studies the relationships between individuals, governments, and public policy, focusing on the economic implications of political actions.

Adam Smith

A Scottish economist, philosopher, and author known for his theories on free market economics presented in his book "The Wealth of Nations."

Invisible Hand

A metaphor introduced by economist Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating behavior of the marketplace, where individuals acting in their own self-interest inadvertently benefit society at large.

Petty Bourgeoisie

Class of small business owners and employees who own some means of production but do not exploit large labor forces, often seen as part of the middle class.