According to the Text,an Operational Confound Occurs When a Measure

question 13

Multiple Choice

According to the text,an operational confound occurs when a measure:

• A)fails to assess some of the features that define a construct
• B)assesses another construct (in addition to what the researcher intended to measure)
• C)assesses a construct whose causes are poorly understood
• D)does not make sense to some of the participants in a study

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Definitions:

Formal

Following or according with established form, custom, or rule; characterized by strict or meticulous adherence to established codes or conventions.

Hybrid

Combining two or more different elements, methods, or systems to create a new or dual-functioning entity.

Fact Finding

The process of gathering, analyzing, and reporting on data and facts, often conducted to inform decision-making or resolve disputes.

Substantial Evidence

Refers to evidence that a reasonable mind could accept as adequate to support a conclusion. It is defined as “more than a scintilla but less than preponderance” and consists of “such relevant evidence as a reasonable person would accept as adequate to support a conclusion.”