In the Following Scenarios, Indicate Whether the Researcher Is Investigating

question 68

Short Answer

In the following scenarios, indicate whether the researcher is investigating validity or reliability:
a.A researcher developed a measure of achievement motivation and then compared students judged to have high need to achieve with students judged with low need to achieve to see if they performed differently on the motivation measure.
b.A researcher administered a test to a sample of students.He administered the same test six weeks later and correlated the results of the two administrations.
c.A researcher administered a test of teaching ability to a group of graduating college seniors in a school of education and then at the end of their first year of teaching correlated their test scores with principals' ratings of their teaching effectiveness.He found a moderate correlation.

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Definitions:

Objectives

Specific, measurable goals that are intended to be achieved within a certain timeframe.

Adaptation

The ability of an organism, individual, or system to adjust or change in response to new conditions or environments.

External Environment

External forces, conditions, and stakeholders that affect an organization's performance and strategies.

Nature Of Position

The inherent characteristics, duties, and responsibilities attached to a specific job or role within an organization.