In a Test "Objectivity" Refers to

question 49

Multiple Choice

In a test "objectivity" refers to

• A) the extent to which the test samples the underlying variables.
• B) the level of agreement observed among scorers.
• C) the extent to which the questions are based on theoretically defined traits.
• D) the extent to which multiple choice and true-false items are used.
• E) how well the sample represents the population of interest.

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Independent variables are the variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Placebo Effects

The phenomenon in which patients experience real improvements in their health or symptoms due to their belief in the efficacy of a treatment that has no therapeutic value.

Experimenter Bias

A form of cognitive bias that can affect the outcome of research, originating from the researcher's expectations, attitudes, or behaviors influencing the subjects or results.

Research Design

The overall strategy and structure of an investigation aiming to answer research questions by outlining procedures for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.