Researchers Conducted a Content Analysis in Which They Examined Race

question 28

Multiple Choice

Researchers conducted a content analysis in which they examined race relations on TV.They included programs with a story line and all commercials,but they excluded documentaries,news broadcasts,and sports shows.Which characteristic of the researchers' sample is likely to be most affected by these decisions?

• A)representativeness
• B)homogeneity
• C)stability
• D)internal validity

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Definitions:

Reliability

The consistency of response to a psychological assessment device.

Personality Assessment

The measurement of personal characteristics through tests and observations, often used to identify psychological traits or disorders.

Consistency

It refers to the degree to which a person's actions, beliefs, attitudes, and feelings remain the same over time or across situations.

Ethnicity

A categorization of people based on shared cultural, linguistic, or ancestral traits.