Which of the Following Is True of Measurement

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of measurement?

• A) As part of the measurement process, researchers assign labels to phenomena they measure but do not assign numbers to them.
• B) As part of the measurement process, researchers assign numbers to phenomena they measure but do not label them.
• C) The goal of the construct development process is to precisely measure each construct.
• D) It is the process of developing methods to systematically characterize or quantify information about persons, events, ideas, or objects of interest.
• E) The process of measurement begins with scale measurement followed by construct development.

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Definitions:

Basic Personality Traits

Refer to the essential characteristics that form the foundation of an individual’s personality.

Unconscious Mental Processes

Mental activities beyond conscious awareness, influencing feelings, thoughts, and behaviors without one's explicit understanding.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character and influence behavior and attitudes.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, diligence, and a strong sense of duty, often linked to academic and professional success.