A Measure Is Considered Valid When It

question 23

Multiple Choice

A measure is considered valid when it:

• A) Contains no observer interference or social desirability.
• B) Is able to generate consistent results each time the measure is administered.
• C) Is a standardized instrument with accurate population norms.
• D) Accurately represents the concept of interest to a high degree.

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Definitions:

Kilocalories

A unit of energy measurement in nutrition, commonly called a calorie, equivalent to 1000 small calories.

Energy Content

The amount of energy stored in a substance or system, which can be released or utilized through various processes.

Lipid

Substance composed principally of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen; contains a lower ratio of oxygen to carbon and is less polar than carbohydrates; generally soluble in nonpolar solvents.

Carbohydrate

Monosaccharide (simple sugar) or the organic molecules composed of monosaccharides bound together by chemical bonds—for example, glycogen. For each carbon atom in the molecule, there are typically one oxygen molecule and two hydrogen molecules.