What Would Be One Way to Determine the Predictive Validity

question 148

Multiple Choice

What would be one way to determine the predictive validity of an IQ test?

• A) Find out whether or not the content of the test corresponds to theories of intelligence.
• B) Calculate the mean and the standard deviation for a large number of people who take the test.
• C) Find out whether people who get high scores the first time they take the test also get high scores when they take it a second time.
• D) Measure the correlation between performance on the test and performance in school.

Describe the various methods by which data can be collected in social research.

Recognize the ethical considerations in social research.

Grasp the concept and application of inductive and deductive reasoning in research.

Understand the significance of operational definitions in research.

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Definitions:

Co-op

A cooperative, which is an organization owned and operated by its members who share the benefits.

Cooperative Corporation

A business entity owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit, where profits and earnings are distributed among the members.

Shares

Represents units of ownership in a company or financial asset, giving the holder a portion of the corporation's earnings and assets.

Gross Income

The total income received before any deductions or taxes are subtracted.