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A researcher evaluating the weight of subjects who are obese ensures that the scales used are maintained and calibrated according to the manufacturer's recommendations. This is to ensure
 
  a. accuracy.
  b. convergence.
  c. precision.
  d. validity.

Question 2

A researcher administers a scale measuring self-confidence and one measuring self-doubt to a group of subjects and performs a correlational analysis of the results. This is a test of validity from
 
  a. contrasting groups.
  b. convergence.
  c. divergence.
  d. readability.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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