Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305104136
Author: Frederick J Gravetter, Lori-Ann B. Forzano
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
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Chapter 3, Problem 2EA
Select one construct from the following list: self-esteem
femininity/masculinity
creativity
hunger
motivation
fear
Briefly describe how it might be measured using:
- an operational definition based on self-report (for example, a questionnaire).
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Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 3.2 - Define a construct and explain the role that...Ch. 3.2 - Define an operational definition and explain the...Ch. 3.3 - Define a positive relationship and a negative...Ch. 3.3 - Define the validity of measurement and explain why...Ch. 3.3 - Define the reliability of measurement and explain...Ch. 3.4 - Compare and contrast the four scales of...Ch. 3.5 - Identify the three modalities of measurement and...Ch. 3.6 - Define a ceiling effect and a floor effect and...Ch. 3.6 - Define an artifact and explain how examples of...Ch. 3 - In addition to the key words, you should also be...
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