Theoretical Validity Refers to ______

question 74

Multiple Choice

Theoretical 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:

Leadership Potential

The capacity or ability that an individual has to become a successful leader, often identified through traits, skills, and situational adaptability.

Trait Information

Information or data that pertains to specific characteristics, attributes, or aspects of an individual's personality that are stable over time and across situations, often used in the context of assessing leadership potential.

Managers

Individuals responsible for controlling or overseeing part or all of an organization, typically involved in planning, decision-making, organizing, leading, and managing resources.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and jealousy.