Factorial Validity Refers to How Many Different Constructs a Scale

question 12

True/False

Factorial validity refers to how many different constructs a scale measures and whether the number of constructs and the items comprising those constructs are what the researcher intends.

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Definitions:

Maturation

The process of biological growth and development, especially the changes that occur in human life from birth to adulthood.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Moral Action

An action taken based on ethical considerations or beliefs about what is right and wrong, often reflecting personal or societal values.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision; often associated with independence and the ability to self-govern.