Evaluative Validity Refers to ______

question 45

Multiple Choice

Evaluative validity refers to ______.

• A) the accuracy of the interpretations of participants' behaviors and words
• B) the factual accuracy of the account provided in the research
• C) the extent to which the researcher behaved objectively enough to report the data and findings in an unbiased manner, without making judgments of the collected data
• D) the extent to which the study, and its final report, relates the phenomenon being studied to a broader theory

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

The pace at which energy is consumed by the body in a resting state to support crucial processes such as respiration and maintaining body heat.

Energy Expenditure

The total amount of energy used by the body, encompassing basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and energy used in digestion and absorption of food.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight.

High-Achieving

Describes individuals who consistently perform at a level significantly above the standard expectation in one or multiple areas.