The Best Reason to Use Multiple Sources of Data in Personality

question 14

Multiple Choice

The best reason to use multiple sources of data in personality research is to

• A)establish cross-data source consistency across all of the sources of data.
• B)increase the validity of each of the data sources under investigation.
• C)average out any idiosyncrasies of any particular single source of data.
• D)increase the resultant split half reliability coefficients.

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Definitions:

Leadership Research

An area of study focused on understanding the qualities, behaviors, and practices that make an effective leader.

Field Experiments

Research studies conducted in real-world settings to evaluate the outcomes of specific variables or interventions in their natural context.

Study of Leadership

An academic or practical investigation into the attributes, behaviors, and practices that make an effective leader, including theories and models of leadership.

Collective Learning

The process of acquiring knowledge and skills through shared experience and collaboration among a group of people.