For a Multimethod Measure, a Researcher Measures Anxiety Using a 0-

question 6

Multiple Choice

For a multimethod measure, a researcher measures anxiety using a 0- to 10-point verbal scale, the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (0 to 40 points) , and systolic blood pressure readings (80 to 300 points) . What are logical strategies for using these three pieces of information gathered from each subject?

• A)Add up all three numbers for a total score.
• B)Rank all three measures as 1-high, 2-medium, and 3-low, and sum the result.
• C)Determine the most accurate measurement, and give it more weight than the others in a ranking.
• D)Determine the most accurate measurement in the first few subjects, and then use it exclusively.
• E)Report the numbers individually without summing them.

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