A Statistically Insignificant Correlation Exists Between Scores on a New

question 28

Multiple Choice

A statistically insignificant correlation exists between scores on a new test of depression and a well-established measure of satisfaction with life.These data may be construed as which type of validity evidence with regard to the test of depression?

• A) criterion-related validity
• B) convergent evidence of construct validity
• C) discriminant evidence of construct validity
• D) None of these because there was an insignificant relationship.

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Definitions:

Reversal Design

An experimental design in behavioral research to determine the effects of a treatment by introducing, removing, and then reintroducing the treatment.

Irreversible Behaviors

Actions or patterns of activity that, once established, cannot be easily changed or undone.

Intervention Independence

The degree to which a person can maintain behavioral changes or improvements without continuous external support or intervention.

Graph Behavior

The representation of behavioral data visually on a graph to analyze trends, patterns, or changes over time.