Which of the Following Is Irrelevant When Deciding to Upgrade

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is irrelevant when deciding to upgrade a company's heating and air conditioning system?

• A) the energy efficiency of the old equipment versus the energy efficiency of the new equipment
• B) the safety of the new equipment compared to the old equipment
• C) the purchase price of the old equipment compared to the purchase price of the new equipment
• D) the productivity of the old equipment compared to that of the new equipment

Recognize the importance and usage of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis in scale development.

Acknowledge the significance of including both positively and negatively worded items in scale construction for balanced measurement.

Realize the importance of validation techniques such as item analysis, content analysis, and expert consultation.

Understand the role of validity (convergent, discriminant, empirical) in the context of scale development and the methods for establishing it.

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