Chin-Hsing Conducted a Study That Examined Motivation for Sport and Academics

question 76

Multiple Choice

Chin-Hsing conducted a study that examined motivation for sport and academics in a Taiwanese school for gifted athletes. One concern that Chin-Hsing has is that the findings from the study may not relate to findings that would be found in another school or country. The validity threat most evident in his concern is

• A) Internal validity
• B) External validity
• C) Construct validity
• D) Predictive validity

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Definitions:

Test Score

A numerical or categorical indicator of an individual's performance on an assessment or examination.

Behavior Rating Scale

A tool used to evaluate and measure an individual's behaviors, attitudes, or other defined characteristics.

Checklist

A list of items required, things to be done, or points to be considered, used as a reminder.

Selection Criterion

Criteria or standards used to make a decision or judgment, such as selecting candidates for a job based on their qualifications.