The _________ Method Relies on Systematic Studies That Identify and Replicate

question 102

Multiple Choice

The _________ method relies on systematic studies that identify and replicate a result using a variety of methods, samples, and settings.

• A) philosophical
• B) statistical
• C) mathematical
• D) scientific
• E) ​humanist

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Definitions:

Discriminant Validity

The construct validity of a measure is assessed by examining the extent to which scores on the measure are not related to scores on conceptually unrelated measures.

Internal Consistency

A measure of the reliability of a psychological test or survey, assessing if all items evaluate the same characteristic and produce similar scores.

Convergent Validity

The construct validity of a measure is assessed by examining the extent to which scores on the measure are related to scores on other measures of the same construct or similar constructs.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.