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1
The most important step in constructing a questionnaire is to pretest the draft of the questionnaire.
A)True
B)False
2
Valid tests are characterized by consistency.
A)True
B)False
3
In general, the reliability of a test increases with the number of items on the test.
A)True
B)False
4
Obtaining a correlation coefficient (r) of 1.42 indicates an error in calculation.
A)True
B)False
5
A reliable test is one that measures what it is supposed to measure.
A)True
B)False
6
A correlation coefficient of +.46 indicates a stronger relationship than a coefficient of -.56.
A)True
B)False
7
Causal inferences are problematic when based only on correlational evidence.
A)True
B)False
8
A correlation of .05 between scores on two measures designed to assess the same construct would indicate good convergent validity.
A)True
B)False
9
Researchers frequently use self-report scales to measure people’s attitudes and preferences.
A)True
B)False
10
Test-retest reliability refers to how consistently all items on a questionnaire measure the same construct.
A)True
B)False





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