What features identify a study as methodologic in design? (Select all that apply.)
a. A description of how the tool's items were formulated
b. A description of the experimental treatment
c. A clear definition of how the construct was measured
d. A reporting on the tool's tested reliability and validity
e. A statistical table showing the effect of the independent variable
ANS: A, C, D
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Correct A methodologic study includes formulation of the tool's items.
A methodologic study includes a definition of how the construct/concept was measured.
A methodologic study is designed to test a new instrument's or tool's validity and reliability.
Incorrect Experimental treatments are not used in methodologic design.
Methodologic studies do not involve experimental treatments.
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