Using the Results of an Item Analysis, a Researcher Would

question 106

Multiple Choice

Using the results of an item analysis, a researcher would most likely retain items for a Likert attitude scale if they

• A) are judged to have content validity.
• B) yield high split-half reliability.
• C) have low correlation with the total scale score.
• D) correlate highly with the total scale score.

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Definitions:

Genetic Information

Data about an individual's genes and chromosomal setup, including traits inherited from parents.

Nucleus

An organelle found in eukaryotic cells responsible for containing most of the cell's genetic material.

DNA Fingerprinting

A technique used to identify individuals by analyzing characteristics of their DNA, often used in forensic science.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the biological sex of an organism, in humans typically represented as XX for females and XY for males.