When Researchers Use Multiple Items to Measure a Single Concept

question 50

Multiple Choice

When researchers use multiple items to measure a single concept, they hope for high levels of consistent responses on these items. If they achieve this sort of internal consistence, they have achieved:

• A) Test-Retest reliability
• B) Construct validity
• C) Content validity
• D) Inter-item reliability
• E) Inter-observer reliability

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The variance between the standard cost and the actual expense of materials, calculated by multiplying the actual volume of materials utilized.

Total Labor Variance

A metric that measures the difference between the actual cost of labor and the standard or budgeted cost.

Materials Quantity Variance

This refers to the difference between the expected amount of materials needed for production and the actual amount used, which can impact manufacturing costs.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A calculated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a specific activity basis.