The Agreement Between a Test Score and the Construct It

question 48

Multiple Choice

The agreement between a test score and the construct it is presumed to measure is referred to as its

• A)stability.
• B)alpha level.
• C)reliability.
• D)validity.

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Definitions:

Constructionist Theories

Constructionist theories propose that reality and knowledge are constructed through interactions among people, shaped by social, cultural, and historical contexts.

Control Theory

in sociology, it explains conformity as a result of the controls or restrictions society imposes on individuals to prevent deviant behavior.

Labeling Theory

A sociological theory that suggests individuals become deviant because of labels applied to them by society.

Symbolic Interactionism

A micro-level sociological perspective focusing on how individuals interpret and interact with the world through symbols and shared meanings.