15 Questions
What is the primary purpose of operationalization in research?
To define abstract concepts in measurable terms
What is the main concern in ensuring reliability of measures?
That the measurement yields consistent results upon repetition
What is the primary benefit of employing valid measures in research?
They effectively capture the underlying construct without introducing bias
What is the main reason why researchers strive to minimize external influences in their studies?
To isolate the impact of the variable under investigation
What is the main characteristic of a concept in reality?
It is represented by our shared experience and knowledge
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
Which of the following reliability measures assesses the consistency of scores across different forms of a measure?
Parallel forms reliability
What is the primary characteristic of a nominal scale of measurement?
It is purely categorical with no inherent order
Which of the following is an example of a psychological construct that is often measured using a self-report scale?
Anxiety
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
What is the primary characteristic of a construct in the context of psychological research?
It is a concept made measurable through multiple indicators
What type of scale is the first passage, which asks about feelings of self-worth and failure, likely to be classified as?
Ordinal scale
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a construct like IQ?
It is a directly observable phenomenon
What is the primary purpose of using multiple indicators to measure a construct?
To increase the reliability of the measure
What is the term for the extent to which a measure of a construct accurately reflects the underlying concept?
Validity
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