Mo' Measurements Mo' Validity
The weakest form of measurement and why?
Implicit testing because it only applies to a certain type of reserch
Which scale of measurement offers the lowest level of measurement and the fewest statistical methods
Nominal
A researcher who remains hidden, has made subjects used to their presence, and makes indirect observations is using...
Naturalistic observation
True or False
A measure can be reliable but invalid
True
Nominal scale typically used for attitudes and perceptions (Likert scale)
Ordinal Scale
Studying historical accounts to answer a research question
Archival Research
How adequately does the content of a test sample what is to be measured is an example of ______ validity
Content
These data scales had the highest level of measurement and the most statistical tests available
Ratio Scale
A qualitative method for measuring interpersonal relationships within a group
Sociometry
How well does an instrument appears to measure is
Face validity
True or False
The first step when planning an observational study is to develop behavioral categories.
True
Compares test scores with criterion
Predictive validity