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B · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

To those espousing a naturalistic paradigm, a fundamental belief is that:

A) A fixed reality exists in nature for humans to understand
B) The nature of reality has changed over time
C) Reality is multiply constructed and multiply interpreted by humans
D) Reality cannot be studied empirically

Question 2

According to the research report, the nurse researcher tested a study instrument's validity using the technique of factor analysis. What other test could the researcher have used to test the same type of validity?

1. Test-retest.
2. Known-groups procedure.
3. Scale homogeneity.
4. Interrater.

parshano · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale 1: This is a test of stability.
Rationale 2: Factor analysis and know-groups procedure both test construct validity.
Rationale 3: This is a measure of internal consistency reliability.
Rationale 4: This tests the equivalence reliability of the instrument.