Question 1

The administration of one test at one time to one group and intercorrelation of odd with even items is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  test-retest 
B)  multiple forms 
C)  split-half 
D)  wishbone 
A)  test-retest 
B)  multiple forms 
C)  split-half 
D)  wishbone

Question 2

"Does the measuring instrument measure that which I am attempting to measure?" describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  face validity 
B)  concurrent validity 
C)  construct validity 
D)  convergent validity 
A)  face validity 
B)  concurrent validity 
C)  construct validity 
D)  convergent validity

Question 3

Triangulated strategies assume that the problem is not with respect to the inadequacy of any particular method, but that the method is used alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The validity and reliability evaluation of self report surveys have included all but:

Accepted Answer

A)  checks with official data 
B)  use or threat of polygraph 
C)  use of lie scales 
D)  ratio conversion checks 
A)  checks with official data 
B)  use or threat of polygraph 
C)  use of lie scales 
D)  ratio conversion checks

Question 5

The Drug Use Forecasting Program:

Accepted Answer

A)  surveys prisoners regarding drug use 
B)  surveys arrestees regarding drug use 
C)  uses prediction tables to foretell future drug use 
D)  surveys users of methadone clinics 
A)  surveys prisoners regarding drug use 
B)  surveys arrestees regarding drug use 
C)  uses prediction tables to foretell future drug use 
D)  surveys users of methadone clinics

Question 6

The actual numerical value assigned to nominal level variables:

Accepted Answer

A)  are statistically meaningful 
B)  merely denote classifications 
C)  demonstrate internal validity 
D)  prevent interdigitation 
A)  are statistically meaningful 
B)  merely denote classifications 
C)  demonstrate internal validity 
D)  prevent interdigitation

Question 7

_________________ are preliminary studies conducted with a few subjects to test the instrument and uncover any obvious problems before administering it to the study population.

Accepted Answer

Pretests o

Question 8

What is triangulation? Give an example of how one might go about performing a study employing a triangulated strategy.

Accepted Answer

Triangulation is a research strategy tha

Question 9

Triangulation is another name for:

Accepted Answer

A)  convergent validity 
B)  construct validity 
C)  pragmatic validity 
D)  concurrent validity 
A)  convergent validity 
B)  construct validity 
C)  pragmatic validity 
D)  concurrent validity

Question 10

The ranking of cities with respect to crime would be an example of which type of scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  nominal 
B)  ordinal 
C)  interval 
D)  ratio 
A)  nominal 
B)  ordinal 
C)  interval 
D)  ratio

Question 11

If one's measure is valid, then one can assume that it is reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The use of properly triangulated strategies can prove the validity of one's instrument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Construct validity involves skillful reasoning rather than measurement, since there may seldom exist any criterion against which the measure may be compared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Variables such as sex, race, and religion would be considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  nominal variables 
B)  ordinal variables 
C)  interval variables 
D)  ratio variables 
A)  nominal variables 
B)  ordinal variables 
C)  interval variables 
D)  ratio variables

Question 15

Discuss the various ways of determining validity.Give some examples of how one might go about doing this.

Accepted Answer

Validity can be determined in various wa

Question 16

Race, religion, or type of crime are examples of variables that lend themselves to ordinal level measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Concurrent validity concerns itself with whether the measure enhances the ability to gauge present characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following was not indicated as a reason for the lack of validation in criminal justice studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  little professional esteem in replication 
B)  design faults in original study 
C)  unfavorable climate 
D)  lack of usefulness of such studies 
A)  little professional esteem in replication 
B)  design faults in original study 
C)  unfavorable climate 
D)  lack of usefulness of such studies

Question 19

The "mark-recapture technique" employs tagged or marked samples as a means of estimating the size of unknown populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The fit between theoretical and operational definitions of terms is:

Accepted Answer

A)  construct validity 
B)  concurrent validity 
C)  convergent validity 
D)  charismatic validity 
A)  construct validity 
B)  concurrent validity 
C)  convergent validity 
D)  charismatic validity

The administration of one test at one time to one group and intercorrelation of odd with even items is called:

"Does the measuring instrument measure that which I am attempting to measure?" describes:

Triangulated strategies assume that the problem is not with respect to the inadequacy of any particular method, but that the method is used alone.

The validity and reliability evaluation of self report surveys have included all but:

The Drug Use Forecasting Program:

The actual numerical value assigned to nominal level variables:

_________________ are preliminary studies conducted with a few subjects to test the instrument and uncover any obvious problems before administering it to the study population.

What is triangulation? Give an example of how one might go about performing a study employing a triangulated strategy.

Triangulation is another name for:

The ranking of cities with respect to crime would be an example of which type of scale?

If one's measure is valid, then one can assume that it is reliable.

The use of properly triangulated strategies can prove the validity of one's instrument.

Construct validity involves skillful reasoning rather than measurement, since there may seldom exist any criterion against which the measure may be compared.

Variables such as sex, race, and religion would be considered:

Discuss the various ways of determining validity.Give some examples of how one might go about doing this.

Race, religion, or type of crime are examples of variables that lend themselves to ordinal level measurement.

Concurrent validity concerns itself with whether the measure enhances the ability to gauge present characteristics.

Which of the following was not indicated as a reason for the lack of validation in criminal justice studies?

The "mark-recapture technique" employs tagged or marked samples as a means of estimating the size of unknown populations.

The fit between theoretical and operational definitions of terms is:

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Ethics in Criminal Justice Research

Research Design: the Experimental Model and Its Variations

The Uniform Crime Reports and Sampling

Survey Research: Questionnaires

Survey Research: Interviews and Telephone Surveys

Participant Observation and Case Studies

Unobtrusive Measures, Secondary Analysis, and the Uses of Official Statistics

Scaling and Index Construction

Policy Analysis and Evaluation Research

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Exam 9: Validity, Reliability, and Triangulated Strategies

The administration of one test at one time to one group and intercorrelation of odd with even items is called:

"Does the measuring instrument measure that which I am attempting to measure?" describes:

Triangulated strategies assume that the problem is not with respect to the inadequacy of any particular method, but that the method is used alone.

The validity and reliability evaluation of self report surveys have included all but:

The Drug Use Forecasting Program:

The actual numerical value assigned to nominal level variables:

_________________ are preliminary studies conducted with a few subjects to test the instrument and uncover any obvious problems before administering it to the study population.

What is triangulation? Give an example of how one might go about performing a study employing a triangulated strategy.

Triangulation is another name for:

The ranking of cities with respect to crime would be an example of which type of scale?

If one's measure is valid, then one can assume that it is reliable.

The use of properly triangulated strategies can prove the validity of one's instrument.

Construct validity involves skillful reasoning rather than measurement, since there may seldom exist any criterion against which the measure may be compared.

Variables such as sex, race, and religion would be considered:

Discuss the various ways of determining validity.Give some examples of how one might go about doing this.

Race, religion, or type of crime are examples of variables that lend themselves to ordinal level measurement.

Concurrent validity concerns itself with whether the measure enhances the ability to gauge present characteristics.

Which of the following was not indicated as a reason for the lack of validation in criminal justice studies?

The "mark-recapture technique" employs tagged or marked samples as a means of estimating the size of unknown populations.

The fit between theoretical and operational definitions of terms is:

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Ethics in Criminal Justice Research

Research Design: the Experimental Model and Its Variations

The Uniform Crime Reports and Sampling

Survey Research: Questionnaires

Survey Research: Interviews and Telephone Surveys

Participant Observation and Case Studies

Unobtrusive Measures, Secondary Analysis, and the Uses of Official Statistics

Scaling and Index Construction

Policy Analysis and Evaluation Research

Filters