Which of the Following Would Be Helpful in Reducing the Chance

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be helpful in reducing the chance of hypothesis-guessing on a measure?

• A) Include more items on the questionnaires (the longer the measure, the less chance participants will guess the purpose of the study).
• B) Include fewer items on the questionnaire (the shorter the measure, the less chance participants will guess the purpose of the study).
• C) Include distractor questions to help divert attention from the true purpose of the study.
• D) Increase the Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the measure.

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Definitions:

Performance Improvements

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Practicality

The aspect of being realistic, feasible, and focused on what is achievable and sensible in real-world situations.

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The ability of an entity to generate sufficient income to cover its expenses and sustain its operations over time.