Examlex

Solved

A Researcher Develops a Questionnaire to Assess the Personality Trait

question 50

Multiple Choice

A researcher develops a questionnaire to assess the personality trait of impulsivity among adults.In a journal article,she presents evidence that college students tend to get essentially the same score if they take the test twice,two months apart.She also presents the average score,the highest score,and the lowest score obtained by two large samples: one of 2,000 college students and one of 750 community-dwelling non-college adults.However,when you look at the sample questionnaire items she included in the article,it seems to you that they relate more to whether a person is sociable,outgoing,and fun than to whether an individual is impulsive.In this scenario,you are questioning the _____ of the researcher's questionnaire.


Definitions:

Compound Sentence

A sentence type that combines two independent clauses (complete thoughts) using a conjunction or punctuation mark.

Indirect Method

The indirect method in communication involves leading up to the main point gradually, often used when delivering sensitive or potentially unwelcome information.

Embed

To insert an object, data, or file within another, making it an integral part of the latter.

Bad News

Bad news refers to unfavorable or distressing information that needs to be communicated.

Related Questions