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nautica902

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If a researcher demonstrates that an instrument's scores do not correlate with established scales that measure dissimilar attributes, the researcher is examining the instrument's
 
  a. concurrent validity.
  b. face validity.
  c. discriminant validity.
  d. convergent validity.

Question 2

If a researcher is trying to identify underlying dimensions in a data set such that the values can be organized into clusters, the researcher is using
 
  a. analysis of variance.
  b. discriminant validity.
  c. test-retest reliability.
  d. factor analysis.



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onowka

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d




nautica902

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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