Within Your Area of Research Interest, Identify a Theoretical Construct

question 16

Essay

Within your area of research interest, identify a theoretical construct that you would need to measure in a quantitative study. Next, identify a measure or instrument that you might use to assess that theoretical construct. Lastly, provide specific examples of three types of construct validity evidence that you could evaluate to support your use of that measure or instrument.

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Definitions:

E-commerce Disputes

Conflicts or disagreements arising from the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet.

National Arbitration Forum

An organization that provided arbitration and mediation services for disputes, primarily involving consumer and commercial issues.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Act

Legislation that provides for the settlement of disputes through mechanisms other than litigation, such as arbitration or mediation.

Federal District Court

A general trial court of the United States federal court system that deals with both civil and criminal cases.