Researchers are concerned with the extent to which they are actually measuring the true variable of interest, such as whether the standard IQ test is really capturing an individual's intelligence. This concern is about
A. testability
B. experimentation
C. coding
D. validity
Answer: D
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George, a news director, writes an accurately timed script for an audio news release and uses a professional recording service to record the script. Which phase of creating a news release is George currently in?
a. Production b. Delivery c. Format d. Announcement
Which type of reasoning must meet the tests of coherence, plausibility, consistency, and resonance?
A) narrative B) cause C) analogy D) sign E) testimony
Lindsey has big plans for her life: graduate from college with a degree in business, secure a junior executive position in a Fortune 500 company, and work through the ranks to executive status
According to a survey from the University of Pittsburgh, for what main reason should Lindsey study interpersonal communication? a. Interpersonal communication skills will improve her physical health, giving her the stamina to complete her goals. b. Interpersonal communication skills were cited as the single most important decisive factor in selecting new employees. c. Interpersonal communication skills lead to academic, social, and emotional health. d. Interpersonal communication skills allow us to get others to do things for us, so she'll know how to convince managers to hire her.
In organizational communication, the term "structure" refers to:
a. The times specified to begin, end, and take breaks during the work day. b. The set of procedures, relationships, and practices that establish predictable routines for members. c. The property owned by an organization. d. The seating arrangement at executive board meetings.