The Most Important Thing Lobbyists Provide to Members of Congress

question 121

True/False

The most important thing lobbyists provide to members of Congress is money.

Recognize the importance and usage of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis in scale development.

Acknowledge the significance of including both positively and negatively worded items in scale construction for balanced measurement.

Realize the importance of validation techniques such as item analysis, content analysis, and expert consultation.

Understand the role of validity (convergent, discriminant, empirical) in the context of scale development and the methods for establishing it.

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Definitions:

Disproportionately Negative

Having an excessive or unequal amount of negativity or adverse effects compared to positives.

Feedback

Information given to an individual or group regarding their performance or behavior, intended to guide future actions or decisions.

Specific Instruments

Tools or devices designed for a particular purpose or task, often referred to in the context of musical instruments or scientific measurements.

Downward Social Comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others who are worse off or less skilled, which can serve to boost one's own self-esteem or sense of well-being.