Professor Myth Asked Respondents Whether or Not They Had Ever

question 6

Multiple Choice

Professor Myth asked respondents whether or not they had ever been divorced. One year later Professor Myth asked respondents the same question. Myth found that with repeated applications of the measure different responses were obtained for the same subject. This means that the measuring instrument was​

• A) ​unreliable.
• B) ​invalid.
• C) ​unreliable or the value on the variable had changed.
• D) ​lacking in face validity.

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Definitions:

Reference Points

Specific targets or standards against which subsequent achievements, experiences, or the current status can be compared.

Goal Setting

The process of identifying specific, measurable, and time-targeted objectives.

Information Gathering

The systematic collection of data or facts from various sources for a specific purpose, such as analysis or decision-making.

Probability Correct

A measure of accuracy in predictions or decisions, indicating the likelihood of a correct outcome or answer.