If a Researcher Finds That a Participant Produces Different Scores

question 89

Multiple Choice

If a researcher finds that a participant produces different scores on a task each time the participant engages in that task, a researcher can conclude that

• A)the measurements are valid and reliable.
• B)the measurements are not reliable.
• C)the data will show no central tendency.
• D)there will be a need to use inferential statistics.

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Definitions:

Internal Causes

Factors or reasons that originate within an individual or system, influencing outcomes or behaviors from the inside.

Motivation

The inner drive or process that stimulates and directs human behavior towards achieving goals.

Amount Of Information

The volume or quantity of data and knowledge accessible or required to make informed decisions.

Internal Versus External

A comparison between factors that are inside (internal) and outside (external) of an individual or entity, which can influence behavior or outcomes.