Which Method of Data Gathering Is Most Likely to Result

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which method of data gathering is most likely to result in information that represents the personal biases and opinions of the person giving the information?

• A)A questionnaire.
• B)An interview.
• C)Observation by the analyst.
• D)System documentation.

Appreciate the value of larger sample sizes and their influence on the reliability of study results.

Understand the relevance of confidence intervals in complementing p-value findings for more robust research insights.

Understand the foundational concepts and debates in psychology, including the nature-nurture issue.

Recognize the various specializations within psychology and their unique perspectives on behavior and mental processes.

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Definitions:

Kuder-Richardson

A set of formulas used to assess the reliability of binary (e.g., true/false, yes/no) scored tests or items within tests.

Low Validity

refers to the situation where a test does not accurately measure what it is supposed to measure, indicating a weak relationship between test scores and the intended construct.

Item Characteristic Curve

A graphical representation that shows the probability of a respondent answering a test item correctly at different levels of ability.

Item Response Theory

A theory and related statistical models that estimate the probability of an individual responding to a specific item on a test, based on the item characteristics and the individual's latent trait level.