Which of the following is likely to increase a scale's reliability?

a. Well-trained raters
b. Several raters making independent ratings
c. Clearly defined categories
d. Adequate time to observe individual(s)
e. All of these are true.


E

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a. a bar graph shows interval data, and the line plot does not. b. a bar graph shows more detail than a line plot. c. a line plot shows individual pieces of data, and the bar graph does not. d. very little, as they are essentially the same graph.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Researchers should report the amount, source, and pattern of missing data.

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Tim and Sally are seventh graders at a school science fair. They both receive As on their science projects. Considering gender differences in children's attributions, how are the two students likely to explain their good grades?

a. Tim will think, "I got an A because I'm really good in science." Sally will think, "I got an A because I worked really hard on my project." b. Tim will attribute his A to his many nights of hard work. Sally will think, "I got an A because I'm good in science." c. Tim will think that he is lucky when it comes to projects like this. Sally will think that she succeeded because her father is a scientist and she inherited his ability. d. Tim will think, "My project got an A because I had a lot of help from my friends." Sally will think, "I got an A because I'm smarter than the other kids."

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. In groups and organizations, conflict is inevitable. 2. According to communication theorists, relational issues are inextricably bound to content issues. 3. Kilmann–Thomas styles of approaching conflict are differentiation, fractionation, and face saving. 4. Avoidance is a managing style that is usually productive, leading to less stress. 5. Collaboration is the most preferred style of conflict.

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