In Evaluating Various Research Studies,it Is Important to First Consider

question 14

Multiple Choice

In evaluating various research studies,it is important to first consider:

• A) The logic of the argument and how it is tested
• B) The logic of the argument and the assumptions on which it is based
• C) The purpose of the study and the type of theory on which it is based
• D) Whether the data collected represents a valid measure of the theoretical variables in question

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Definitions:

Face Validity

Refers to the extent to which a test appears to measure what it is intended to measure, based purely on its surface characteristics.

Mean Score

The average value obtained by dividing the sum of all values in a set by the number of values in that set; used as a measure of central tendency in statistics.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure of the dispersion or variability within a set of numerical data, indicating how much individual data points differ from the mean.

Mode

The most frequent score.