Exam 1

Question 1

Construct Validity

Answer 1

way to ensure operational def of variables are sound

Question 2

Umbrella terms for construct validity

Answer 2

Validity:accuracy of measures
Reliability: consistantness of measures

Question 3

Test Reliability

Answer 3

giving the same test to someone after a period of time to see variation of results
-looking for a strong correlation.. pos

Question 4

Interrated Reliability

Answer 4

Raters interpret the responses of the same thing
-used for subject or open response
-looks for correlational value

Question 5

Internal Reliability

Answer 5

correlating each item of scale to each oter to ensure a pos correlation
-positive AIC (average inter-item correlation)… cut off .5-.15
-must have more than 1 item/variable
-self report ONLY