Which Method Would Be the Most Effective Way for a Member

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which method would be the most effective way for a member of Congress to help his or her constituents understand the complexities of the federal bureaucracy?

• A) directing the constituents to his or her website for more information
• B) holding a town hall discussion on the various programs that are available to them
• C) taking a group of constituents to Washington, D.C. for a tour
• D) issuing a statement on Facebook and Twitter about a program

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test or instrument measures the theoretical construct it is intended to measure.

Range Restriction

A limitation in the variability of a variable, which can affect the outcome of statistical analyses.

Resentful Demoralization

A decrease in motivation among control group participants in a study, often due to knowing they are not receiving the experimental treatment.

True Experimental Design

A research design that includes random assignment of participants to conditions and manipulation of an independent variable to determine its effect on a dependent variable.