1. Higher scores on a new measure of depression are expected to be associated with the number...
Question:
1. Higher scores on a new measure of depression are expected to be associated with the number of times respondents visit a psychologist over the next three months. This hypothesis would be suitable for which type of validity?
a)Convergent
b)Discriminant
c)Concurrent
d)Predictive
2. Previous research suggests that mindfulness is associated with lower levels of self-reported stress, greater self-reported life satisfaction, and a higher number of hours spent meditating each week. Based on this, to obtain evidence of criterion validity for a new measure of mindfulness. What would it make sense to do?
a)Correlate a new measure of mindfulness with a measure of stress.
b)Correlate a new measure of mindfulness with a measure of life satisfaction.
c)Correlate a new measure of mindfulness with the number of hours that respondents meditate each week.
d)Both a and c.
3. What is the relationship between the reliability and validity of psychological tests?
a)None. These are completely separate concepts.
b)Reliability is necessary but not sufficient for validity.
c)Reliability is necessary and sufficient for validity.
d)Validity is a prerequisite for having a reliable measure.