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futuristic

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on: Jul 8, 2018
What is the purpose of using exploratory analysis in a research report?
 
  a. To compare control and experimental groups
  b. To develop testable hypotheses
  c. To examine and describe data
  d. To identify theoretical constructs

Question 2

A researcher evaluates the internal consistency (reliability) a newly developed scale used in a pilot study and notes a Cronbach alpha coefficient of space 0.72. The researcher will
 
  a. compare the measure with scores from another group of subjects.
  b. test the scale for validity prior to using it in another study.
  c. try another measure with better reliability in another pilot study.
  d. use the scale in the larger study and continue to monitor coefficient results.


raenoj

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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