Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a technique to improve internal validity in psychological research?
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Which of the following is required for a psychological construct to be useful in research?
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It must be popular among researchers.
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It must be measurable and clearly defined.
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It must be based on anecdotal evidence.
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It must be complex and difficult to understand.
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Understand what a psychological construct is: it is an abstract concept used to describe or explain psychological phenomena, such as intelligence, motivation, or anxiety.
Recognize that for a construct to be useful in research, it must be operationalized, meaning it needs to be defined in a way that allows it to be measured or observed.
Consider why popularity among researchers is not sufficient: popularity does not guarantee clarity or measurability, which are essential for scientific study.
Evaluate why anecdotal evidence is inadequate: scientific research requires systematic and empirical evidence rather than informal or personal accounts.
Conclude that the key requirement is that the construct must be measurable and clearly defined, enabling researchers to test hypotheses and replicate findings reliably.
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