Exam 12: Measurement: Scaling,reliability,validity

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Robert stands three times on a pair of scales in a period of 5 minutes.The first time he weighs 92 kg,the second time he weighs 102 kg and the third time he weighs 95 kg.What conclusion can we draw based on this information on the pair of scales?

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Discriminant validity is the extent to which experts are of the opinion that an instrument measures what it intended to measure.

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With face validity,the validity is tested statistically.

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What formally is the scale level of a Likert scale?

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How do we call the following scale type? "Where in the Netherlands do you live? The South The West The North The East

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Concurrent validity is a form of construct validity.

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Stability and consistency are both indicators of the reliability of a measure.

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Cronbach's alpha can only be used for metric variables.

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A characteristic of a variable on interval level is that it has an absolute zero point.

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The assessment of the goodness of a scale relates to both the validity and reliability of this scale.

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The following scale type is: "Cold |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|___| Hot"

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A moderator can only be measured on a nominal level.

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Question 12

The fallowing scale type is called: "Ugly 1 2 3 4 5 Beautiful"

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Interval and ratio variables are also called metric variables.

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Construct validity ensures that the measure includes an adequate and representative set of items.

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Cronbach's alpha can only be used when a variable is measured through several statements or questions.

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When a researcher is concerned about the extent to which an instrument adequately measures a concept,he is concerned about:

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Robert stands three times on a pair of scales in a period of 5 minutes.The first time he weighs 92 kg,the second time he weighs 102 kg and the third time he weighs 95 kg.What conclusion can we draw based on this information on the pair of scales?

Discriminant validity is the extent to which experts are of the opinion that an instrument measures what it intended to measure.

With face validity,the validity is tested statistically.

What formally is the scale level of a Likert scale?

How do we call the following scale type? "Where in the Netherlands do you live? The South The West The North The East

Concurrent validity is a form of construct validity.

Stability and consistency are both indicators of the reliability of a measure.

Cronbach's alpha can only be used for metric variables.

A characteristic of a variable on interval level is that it has an absolute zero point.

The assessment of the goodness of a scale relates to both the validity and reliability of this scale.

The following scale type is: "Cold |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|___| Hot"

A moderator can only be measured on a nominal level.

The fallowing scale type is called: "Ugly 1 2 3 4 5 Beautiful"

Interval and ratio variables are also called metric variables.

Construct validity ensures that the measure includes an adequate and representative set of items.

Cronbach's alpha can only be used when a variable is measured through several statements or questions.

When a researcher is concerned about the extent to which an instrument adequately measures a concept,he is concerned about:

Introduction to Research

Scientific Investigation

The Broad Problem Area and Defining the Problem Statement

The Critical Literature Review

Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development

The Elements of Research Design

Data Collection Methods: Introduction and Interviews

Data Collection Methods: Observation

Data Collection Methods: Questionnaires

Experimental Designs

Measurement of Variables: Operational Definition

Sampling

Quantitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis: Hypothesis Testing

Qualitative Data Analysis

The Research Report

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Exam 12: Measurement: Scaling,reliability,validity

Robert stands three times on a pair of scales in a period of 5 minutes.The first time he weighs 92 kg,the second time he weighs 102 kg and the third time he weighs 95 kg.What conclusion can we draw based on this information on the pair of scales?

Discriminant validity is the extent to which experts are of the opinion that an instrument measures what it intended to measure.

With face validity,the validity is tested statistically.

What formally is the scale level of a Likert scale?

How do we call the following scale type? "Where in the Netherlands do you live? The South The West The North The East

Concurrent validity is a form of construct validity.

Stability and consistency are both indicators of the reliability of a measure.

Cronbach's alpha can only be used for metric variables.

A characteristic of a variable on interval level is that it has an absolute zero point.

The assessment of the goodness of a scale relates to both the validity and reliability of this scale.

The following scale type is: "Cold |___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___| Hot"

A moderator can only be measured on a nominal level.

The fallowing scale type is called: "Ugly 1 2 3 4 5 Beautiful"

Interval and ratio variables are also called metric variables.

Construct validity ensures that the measure includes an adequate and representative set of items.

Cronbach's alpha can only be used when a variable is measured through several statements or questions.

When a researcher is concerned about the extent to which an instrument adequately measures a concept,he is concerned about:

Introduction to Research

Scientific Investigation

The Broad Problem Area and Defining the Problem Statement

The Critical Literature Review

Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development

The Elements of Research Design

Data Collection Methods: Introduction and Interviews

Data Collection Methods: Observation

Data Collection Methods: Questionnaires

Experimental Designs

Measurement of Variables: Operational Definition

Sampling

Quantitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis: Hypothesis Testing

Qualitative Data Analysis

The Research Report

Filters

The following scale type is: "Cold |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|___| Hot"