Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative,as

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a normative,as opposed to positive,statement?

• A)Universal health care would be good for U.S.citizens.
• B)An increase in the cigarette tax would cause a decrease in the number of smokers.
• C)A decrease in the minimum wage would decrease unemployment.
• D)A law requiring the federal government to balance its budget would increase economic growth.

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Definitions:

Statistical Conclusion Validity

The degree to which conclusions drawn from statistical analysis accurately reflect the real relationships among variables.

Error Variance

The portion of variability in a set of scores that is not accounted for by the predictor variables in a study, attributable to unknown factors or measurement errors.

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test or experiment measures what it claims to measure.

Hypothetical Construct

An abstract concept that is created for a scientific theory or research and cannot be directly observed.