Construct Validity Is Best Defined as the Extent to Which

question 79

Multiple Choice

Construct validity is best defined as the extent to which

• A) the independent variable caused the observed change in the dependent variable.
• B) the operational definitions reflect the conceptual variables of interest.
• C) the experimental procedures are involving and meaningful to the participants.
• D) different constructs within the study are correlated with one another.

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Definitions:

Severe Mental Disorders

Psychiatric conditions that significantly impair functioning and quality of life, requiring comprehensive treatment and management.

Receive Treatment

The process of getting medical care or therapy for health problems or conditions.

Percent

Percent refers to a part-per-hundred rate, symbolized by the "%" sign, used in expressing proportions, fractions, or shares in relation to a whole.

Custodial Care

Non-medical care aimed at providing assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, typically in a residential setting.