Which of the Following Would Be an Appropriate Target of Content

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an appropriate target of content analysis?

• A) speeches
• B) NCVS data
• C) crime rates
• D) Uniform Crime Records

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Definitions:

Variables

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Internal Consistency

The degree to which items in a psychological test measure the same construct, indicating the reliability of the test.