If an Index Fails to Predict Strongly the External Validation

question 18

Multiple Choice

If an index fails to predict strongly the external validation items,then

• A)the index does not adequately measure the variable in question.
• B)the validation items do not adequately measure the variable.
• C)either the index does not adequately measure the variable in question OR the validation items do not adequately measure the variable.
• D)the index does not adequately measure the variable in question AND the validation items do not adequately measure the variable.
• E)you should attempt to use the index anyway to see what will happen.

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Definitions:

Emotional Exhaustion

A state of feeling emotionally worn-out and drained as a result of accumulated stress from personal or work life.

Type B Personality

Characterized by a generally laid-back, less competitive, and less stressed approach to life, in contrast to Type A personality.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction to perceived danger or threat, preparing the body to either confront or flee from the situation.

Daily Hassles

The daily annoyances, such as getting stuck in traffic or misplacing your keys, that can cause stress in your life.