After analyzing his data, a researcher concludes that there was no relationship between the independent and dependent variables in his study. However, he is concerned with whether or not his conclusions may be erroneous
This researcher is concerned with which type of validity?
a. internal
b. statistical-conclusion
c. convergent
d. construct
b
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ramone is reviewing a case file for a probation decision. The offender in the file was diagnosed with conduct disorder. Ramone is likely to than he would if conduct disorder were not diagnosed
a. view the person as needing more psychological services b. view the person as more likely to commit future crimes c. view the person as needing more psychological services and more likely to commit future crimes d. recommend probation
Eating disorders and body-image distortions among American boys and men often take a different form than is typically seen among women. For example, males are more likely to ________
a. abuse steroids and exercise compulsively to be more muscular. b. binge on foods high in fat and starches. c. use inactivity to try to reduce the size of their bodies. d. eat normally, but purge anyway.
What sampling technique is a researcher using when a population is divided into subgroups based on one or more characteristics and a random sample is selected from each group?
a. Simple random sampling b. Systematic random sampling c. Cluster sampling d. Stratified random sampling