How Would You Characterize the Differences on Issues Between the Parties

question 14

Essay

How would you characterize the differences on issues between the parties' candidates and activists, on the one hand, and party identifiers in the public, on the other? Which group is more likely to hold extreme (i.e., non-centrist) views? How does this difference between party identifiers and activists/candidates affect the ability of the major parties to take clear stands on issues and to campaign on the basis of those clear stands?

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure, demonstrating that the construct is accurately represented.

Abstract Personal Quality

A non-tangible attribute or characteristic that contributes to an individual's personality or behavior.

Content Validity

The extent to which a test or instrument accurately measures or assesses the specific content it is intended to measure.

Test Convergence

The process or result of different tests or measurements yielding consistent results, often used to validate assessments in psychology and research.