Empirical Research Must Be Supported by

question 21

Multiple Choice

Empirical research must be supported by

• A)evidence.
• B)reference to authority.
• C)common sense.
• D)deductive reasoning.

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Definitions:

Face Validity

The extent to which a test appears to measure what it's supposed to measure, based on subjective judgment.

Content Validity

When the content of a test includes a representative sample of behaviours thought to be related to the construct (that is, the concept or entity) the test is designed to measure.

Representative Sample

A portion of the population that represents the entire group accurately.

Single-subject Design

A research design that focuses on the responses of a single participant to document the effectiveness of an intervention.