Lily Is Interested in Constructing an Index to Measure Political

question 78

Multiple Choice

Lily is interested in constructing an index to measure political conservatism in Ohio.She has identified 10 different items to include in her index.Before she can claim that her index is valid,she must

• A)define her items.
• B)conduct an item analysis.
• C)externally validate her index.
• D)define her items and conduct an item analysis.
• E)conduct an item analysis and externally validate her index.

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Definitions:

Fertilization

The process by which male and female gametes merge to initiate the development of a new individual organism.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, carrying genetic information.

Birth Weight

The weight of a newborn at the time of birth, an important indicator of neonatal health and developmental status.

Pregnant

A state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.