All standardized scales publish their validity and reliability information, so that we can make
a selection from among them based on their content.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The positivist social scientist says that researchers should study
A) dialectics of society. B) causal laws of human nature. C) how to create social change. D) meaningful social action.
The stages of a family's life from separation from one's parents to marriage, having children, growing older, retirement, and finally death, are known as the:
a. family structure b. homeostasis c. function of the system d. family life cycle
What is a “lie scale” in survey research?
a. It is a set of items written to check that participants are taking the task seriously and not just answering questions to present themselves in the best possible light. b. It is a set of items written to check that participants are not responding to the same survey multiple times to obtain a particular reward. c. It is a set of items written to check that participants do not suffer from cognitive disabilities that would affect their understanding of the survey items. d. It is a set of items written to check that participants are giving accurate demographic information about themselves and not making up information for privacy reasons.
Of the following, which statement identifies one of the purposes of formal diagnoses:
A) ?Helps clinicians communicate with each other B) ?Justifies the years of education required by clinicians C) ?Lets client know that the clinician is an expert in the field D) ?Adds to the esteem of the profession