Creating New Measures for Variables in Evaluation Research Has the Advantage

question 44

Multiple Choice

Creating new measures for variables in evaluation research has the advantage of

• A)greater possible relevance and validity to the study.
• B)having known degrees of reliability.
• C)enabling comparisons with other measures.
• D)being less time-consuming than using an already devised measure.
• E)more precision.

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Amylase

An enzyme that digests carbohydrates.

Pepsinogen

Substance that is secreted by the chief cells in the lining of the stomach and becomes pepsin in the presence of acid.

Chief Cells

Cells in the lining of the stomach that secrete pepsinogen.

Mucous Cells

Cells that are found in the salivary glands and the lining of the stomach and that secrete mucus.