If a Question a Researcher Is Asking in a Survey

question 14

Multiple Choice

If a question a researcher is asking in a survey does not actually measure what they intended to, what is this question lacking?

• A) reliability
• B) internal validity
• C) measurement validity
• D) survey validity

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Definitions:

Expense

An outflow of resources or incurrence of liabilities that result from a company's operations, aimed at generating revenue.

Prior Period Adjustment

A correction of errors in financial statements that were made in previous periods, affecting retained earnings on the balance sheet.

Financial Statements

Official records that detail the financial activities and condition of a business, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a business’s profits not distributed to shareholders, instead reinvested in the business or kept for reserve.