If the Results Obtained in a Validity Study Are Not

question 39

Multiple Choice

If the results obtained in a validity study are not specific to the validation population, what quality does the validation have?

• A)differential validation
• B)convergence
• C)population crossover
• D)generalizability

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Definitions:

Central Process

The fundamental mechanisms or operations that underlie a complex system or phenomenon.

Heuristics

Simplified decision-making strategies or mental shortcuts that people use to make judgments and solve problems quickly and efficiently.

Emotional Appeal

A persuasive technique that seeks to elicit an emotional response from the audience to win support for a particular stance or action.

Discrepancy

A lack of compatibility or agreement between two or more facts, figures, or perceptions.