The Value of the Sum of Squares for Error (SSE)

question 83

True/False

The value of the sum of squares for error (SSE) can never be larger than the total sum of squares (Total SS).

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Definitions:

Divergent Validity

A measure of validity that ensures an assessment does not strongly correlate with tests from unrelated constructs, thus proving its specificity.

Operational Definition

Definition of a concept that specifies the method used to measure or manipulate the concept.

Reactive Validity

The extent to which the act of measuring influences the measurement or behavior being observed.

Construct Validity

Construct validity is the extent to which a test measures what it claims to be measuring, reflecting the accuracy of an operationalization of a theoretical construct.