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A researcher develops a 7-point Likert scale to evaluate feelings of well-being in
patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. The researcher administers this measure
to other, similar patients in several medical centers. This is done in order to: - correct
answer improve the test-retest reliability
In a pilot study to help train a group of data collectors who will evaluate children's pain
using a FACES rating scale, the researcher examines the reliability of the scores of
each data collector. This is an example of which type of reliability measure? - correct
answer Interrater reliability
A researcher evaluates scores of a paper and pencil instrument with variables at the
interval level of data using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient statistical procedure. This
is a test of: - correct answer internal consistency reliability
, A researcher administers a scale measuring self-confidence and one measuring self-
doubt to a group of subjects and performs a correlational analysis of the results. This
is a test of validity from: - correct answer divergent validity
A researcher develops a new instrument to measure coping skills and conducts a pilot
study to compare the new tool with an existing tool that measures this concept. This is
an example of evidence of validity from: - correct answer Convergent validity
A researcher evaluates whether a tool addresses the major elements of the construct
being studied. This helps to ensure: - correct answer content validity
A researcher studying depression in relation to five predictor variables decides to
include five more variables in the study because the literature reveals that they may