The First Task in the Information Research Process Is to _____

question 16

Multiple Choice

The first task in the information research process is to _____.

• A) specify research objectives and confirm the information value
• B) identify and clarify information needs
• C) determine measurement issues and scales
• D) develop the sampling plan and sample size
• E) determine the research design and data sources

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Definitions:

Content Validity

Refers to the extent to which a test measures all aspects of the content it's intended to cover.

Concurrent Validity

The extent to which test scores correlate with scores of an established test of the same construct administered at the same time.

Internal Consistency

The extent to which different test items that propose to measure the same general construct obtain similar scores.

Odd-even Reliability

A measure of internal consistency reliability, where a test is split into odd and even items and the scores are correlated.