Hudson Et Al

question 39

Multiple Choice

Hudson et al. developed a series of questions to examine sexual attitude scale (SAS) . The SAS scores of religious fundamentalists-a group believed to be conservative regarding sexual expression-were compared with the scores of social work graduate students-a group believed to be liberal regarding sexual expression. The researchers were examining the instrument's:

• A)split-half reliability.
• B)split-half validity.
• C)criterion-related validity.
• D)criterion reliability.
• E)construct validity.

---

Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The additional expense incurred from creating an extra unit of a product, emphasizing how production costs change with the level of output.

Marginal Benefit

The supplementary value or advantage gained by using or generating one more quantity of a good or service.

Marginal Benefits

The additional benefits or advantages gained from an increase in an activity or the consumption of a good or service.

Flood-Control Projects

Initiatives and constructions undertaken to manage and prevent flooding in vulnerable areas, typically involving barriers, dams, and water diversion systems.