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futuristic

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When there are significant correlations between variables that should not be correlated, you could argue that the measurements do not show
 
  a. statistical conclusion validity.
  b. construct validity.
  c. divergent validity.
  d. external validity.

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. Researchers have induced mild, short-lived mood reduction in participants by having them read negative statements. The effect is to produce behaviors that are similar in some ways to those of depressed people.
 
  As such, we can conclude that measurements based on this technique show
  a. an acceptable level of construct validity.
  b. low measurement error.
  c. a high level of internal validity.
  d. good interrater reliability



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chinwesucks

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a




futuristic

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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