Which of the Following Represent Strengths of the Observational Data

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represent strengths of the observational data collection method?

• A) Eliminates the need to rely on respondents' self-report.
• B) Avoids the problems of social desirability and recall.
• C) Allows inclusion of nonverbal subjects in research.
• D) All of the above.

Understand the purposes of debriefing following test administration and the potential drawbacks of certain scoring methods.

Appreciate the necessity of gathering information from multiple sources for a comprehensive assessment.

Understand the purpose and utility of test scores in the counseling process.

Understand the importance of determining the purpose of an assessment before its selection and administration.

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Definitions:

Criterion Validity

Criterion validity evaluates how well a measure predicts an outcome or correlates with a gold-standard assessment.

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Validity

Refers to the extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.

Reliability

A measure of the consistency or repeatability of test scores or measurements over time.