Creating New Measures for Variables in Evaluation Research Has the Advantage

question 27

Multiple Choice

Creating new measures for variables in evaluation research has the advantage of:

• A)greater possible relevance and validity to the study.
• B)known degrees of reliability and validity.
• C)greater possible reliability to the study.
• D)being less time-consuming than using an already devised measure.
• E)more precision.

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Definitions:

Affect

In psychology, a term indicating “emotion” or “mood.”

Emotion

The “feeling” aspect of consciousness, characterized by a certain physical arousal, a certain behavior that reveals the emotion to the outside world, and an inner awareness of feelings.

Mania

A mental state characterized by extremely elevated mood, energy, and unusual thought patterns, often seen in bipolar disorder.

Cocaine

A natural drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant.