Erica has made extensive modifications to an established survey in order for the survey items to better fit her research question. Which of the following describes the best course of action for obtaining valid data that Erica should take, before administering the survey to her participants?
a. Erica should write to the authors of the original survey to ask them whether her modifications would render the survey invalid.
b. Erica should consult the IRB on whether her modifications are ethical and valid.
c. Erica should pretest her questions to assess validity and reliability before running the actual study.
d. Erica should proceed with administering the survey to her participants, since modified versions of an established survey are always valid and reliable.
Answer: c. Erica should pretest her questions to assess validity and reliability before running the actual study.
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