To Establish Concurrent Validity, a Researcher Must Include Which of the Following

question 48

Multiple Choice

To establish concurrent validity, a researcher must include which of the following in a survey that includes a new index of depression:

• A) A system for weighting responses
• B) Multiple forms of the same index
• C) A previously validated measure of depression
• D) Single items and matrix questions
• E) Open-ended questions that ask for details about responses

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Definitions:

Profitability Index (PI)

The profitability index is a calculation used to assess the relative profitability of an investment, based on its present value of future cash flows per unit of investment.

Profitability Index (PI)

A calculation that relates the benefits of an investment project to its costs, often used to compare the attractiveness of different projects.

Discount Rate

The rate at which an individual discounts future cash flows to determine their present value, essential in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of investments.

Capital Budgeting

The procedure a company follows to assess possible significant projects or investments.