Which of the Following Is an Example of Construct Validation

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of construct validation procedures? When attempting to measure the personality of Chevrolet owners,researchers used the California Personality Inventory.

• A)As expected,scores on this test were found to correlate highly with scores on Edwards Personal Preference Schedule but very low correlations were found with scores on a Social Responsibility scale.
• B)Scores of the California Personality Inventory were administered to the same subjects on two different occasions and correlated.
• C)Scores on the California Personality Inventory were used to predict attitudes toward Chevrolets.
• D)Scores on the California Personality Inventory were found to successfully predict Chevrolet owners.
• E)All of the above are examples of procedures followed in examining the construct validity of a measure.

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Definitions:

Correlational Approach

A research method used to explore the relationship between two or more variables, without determining cause and effect.

Quasi-experimental

A research design that resembles an experimental design but does not include random assignment of participants to conditions or orders of conditions.

Correlational Studies

Research methods that examine the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a change in one variable is associated with a change in another.

Cause-and-Effect Conclusions

Reasoning that establishes a relationship between actions or events such that one or more are the result of the other or others; a fundamental principle in establishing scientific proof.