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Shelles

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Think about reliability and validity. Of the following definitions, which definition below fits least well?
 
  a. the consistency of a measure to produce similar results on different occasions
  b. the accuracy of a measure to evaluate what it is supposed to measure
  c. saying with confidence that the observed change in the dependent variable is due the independent variable
  d. the extent to which obtained results can be generalized to other settings.

Question 2

Samantha is conducting a study on the decision making processes an individual goes through when buying items. Specifically, Samantha is measuring the attributes and mental connections made when making a purchase.
 
  Samantha is collecting measures for her dependent variable.
 
  a. behavioral
  b. cognitive
  c. attitudinal
  d. physiological


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nekcihc358

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


Shelles

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Excellent

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