Professor Smith Is Studying Attitudes Toward Gun Control and Plans

question 34

Multiple Choice

Professor Smith is studying attitudes toward gun control and plans to assess support for firearms registration by determining whether or not her research subjects say they would travel to countries where the possession of unlicensed guns is legal.Her critics argue that this measure lacks:

• A) face validity
• B) construct validity
• C) convergent validity
• D) criterion-related validity

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Definitions:

American Market Economy

An economic system where decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on supply and demand, with minimal government intervention.

Government Planning

The process by which a government sets priorities, establishes goals, and devises strategies to achieve economic, social, and political objectives.

Voluntary Actions

Behaviors or actions undertaken by choice or will without external coercion.

Civil Society

The realm of organized social life that is voluntary, not-for-profit, and outside of the government, which can include NGOs, clubs, and other nonprofit entities.