The Main Difference Between Physical Measurement and Psychological Measurement Is

question 53

Multiple Choice

The main difference between physical measurement and psychological measurement is that physical measurement

• A) uses humans as the measurement instruments.
• B) requires multiple observers to assess agreement.
• C) involves dimensions with agreed-upon standards and instruments.
• D) is quantitative and nomothetic.

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Definitions:

Confounding Variable

Variable related to an independent variable that provides an alternative explanation for the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Independent And Dependent Variables

Variables in an experimental setup where the independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant or monitored to minimize its effect on the outcome of the experiment.

Observational Research

A research method where the researcher observes subjects in their natural environment without intervention.