The Technical Meaning of Reliability Concerns ________

question 86

Multiple Choice

The technical meaning of reliability concerns ________.

• A) how much measurement error is present in your assessment instrument
• B) whether an instrument accurately assesses the construct it is intended to measure
• C) whether an instrument correlates with a similar measure of the same construct
• D) whether a sample of participants reasonably represents the population of interest

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Definitions:

Status Attainment Model

A sociological perspective that explains an individual's position within society based on educational achievement, occupational status, and other factors.

Blau and Duncan

Sociologists who developed the Blau-Duncan model, which outlines the structural factors influencing occupational mobility and stratification in society.

Subsequent Research

Investigations or studies conducted after a preliminary study, to further explore a subject or hypothesis.

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population that lives below the national poverty line, indicating the proportion of individuals or households with income levels insufficient to meet basic needs.