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What is the primary purpose of operationalization in research?

To ensure the validity of a measurement

To identify and define variables that can be quantified or observed

To establish cause-and-effect relationships

To define abstract concepts in measurable terms (correct)

What is the main concern in ensuring reliability of measures?

That the measurement accurately reflects the intended concept

That the measurement is free from bias

That the measurement is able to establish cause-and-effect relationships

That the measurement yields consistent results upon repetition (correct)

What is the primary benefit of employing valid measures in research?

They effectively capture the underlying construct without introducing bias (correct)

They enable researchers to collect numerical data

They ensure consistency and stability in measurement

They facilitate the establishment of cause-and-effect relationships

What is the main reason why researchers strive to minimize external influences in their studies?

To isolate the impact of the variable under investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a concept in reality?

It is represented by our shared experience and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when evaluating the construct validity of a psychological measure?

Whether the measure is a direct reflection of the underlying theoretical construct Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reliability measures assesses the consistency of scores across different forms of a measure?

Parallel forms reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a nominal scale of measurement?

It is purely categorical with no inherent order Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a psychological construct that is often measured using a self-report scale?

Anxiety Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a Likert scale to measure a psychological construct?

It allows for the assessment of subtle nuances in attitudes and opinions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a construct in the context of psychological research?

It is a concept made measurable through multiple indicators Signup and view all the answers

What type of scale is the first passage, which asks about feelings of self-worth and failure, likely to be classified as?

Ordinal scale Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a construct like IQ?

It is a directly observable phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using multiple indicators to measure a construct?

To increase the reliability of the measure Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the extent to which a measure of a construct accurately reflects the underlying concept?

Validity Signup and view all the answers