During the Conceptualization Process,a Quantitative Researcher Should

question 20

Multiple Choice

During the conceptualization process,a quantitative researcher should

• A)look for multiple dimensions of a construct.
• B)ignore definitions of other scientists,because it creates confusion.
• C)avoid thinking about measuring the concept.
• D)use vague,general definitions to protect a definition from criticism.
• E)include a mix of unrelated ideas in his or her definition.

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Definitions:

Out-Group

A social group toward which a person feels a sense of competition or opposition.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals categorize themselves and others into groups, leading to identification with one's own group and discrimination against others.

Social Comparison

The comparison of oneself to others in ways that raise one’s self-esteem.

Control Group

A control group is a baseline group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, allowing researchers to measure the effect of the treatment by comparing it to this group.