A Researcher Cannot Decide on the Wording of Some Questionnaire

question 99

Multiple Choice

A researcher cannot decide on the wording of some questionnaire items.The best way to determine the influence of the wording is to

• A) construct two parallel forms of the questionnaire and administer in a pilot study.
• B) use the questionnaire on nonequivalent samples of the population.
• C) flip a coin.
• D) ask a peer to provide feedback

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychologists

Scientists who study the adaptations, psychological mechanisms, and behaviors that have evolved over time to solve specific survival and reproductive challenges.

Evolutionary Adaptations

Changes in organisms over generations due to natural selection, which improve their ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment.

Psychological Sex Differences

Refers to the distinctions in behavior, cognition, and emotional processing that are typically observed between males and females, often rooted in biological, environmental, and social influences.

Gender Role

The set of societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are considered appropriate based on perceived or assigned gender.