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colton

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When a researcher describes an instrument as being valid this indicates that the instrument
 
  a. accurately measures a variable.
  b. consistently measures variables across studies.
  c. has been described as high quality by other researchers.
  d. has been routinely used in other, similar studies.

Question 2

When the researcher describes the population of a study, the research consumer understands that this represents
 
  a. all members of the population at large.
  b. all people who meet inclusion criteria for the study.
  c. members of the study group and the control group.
  d. subjects selected for the study based on sampling techniques.


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Melissahxx

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


colton

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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