When a Speaker Compares Two Things,such as Gun Control and Car

question 42

Multiple Choice

When a speaker compares two things,such as gun control and car ownership,you should:

• A)be persuaded by the analogy.
• B)decide whether it is really an effective comparison.
• C)ignore the message if you have already formed an opinion.
• D)ignore the speaker's reasoning and use your own.
• E)try to understand the parallels between the two things.

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Definitions:

Reliability

In measurement, the tendency of an instrument to provide the same comparative information on repeated occasions.

Generalizability

The degree to which a measurement can be found under diverse circumstances, such as time, context, participant population, and so on. In modern psychometrics, this term includes both reliability and validity.

Reliability

In statistics and psychometrics, it refers to the consistency and dependability of a test, measurement, or evaluation over time.

Validity

The degree to which a measurement actually reflects what it is intended to measure.