PLEASE NUMBER YOUR RESPONSES 1-7 BELOW. At times, self-repor…
PLEASE NUMBER YOUR RESPONSES 1-7 BELOW. At times, self-reports are imperfect. For example, participants might use a response set such as “fence sitting” or engage in “socially desirable responding”, both of which can pose problems to a measure’s construct validity. In the space below, answer the following questions regarding these concepts. What is “fence sitting”? Be specific. Why might a participant engage in fence sitting? How can a researcher solve the problem of fence sitting? In other words, what is a possible solution? What does it mean if a participant is engaging in “socially desirable responding”? Why might a participant engage in socially desirable responding? How can a researcher take care of this problem? In other words, what is a possible solution? Why do fence sitting and socially desirable responding pose a problem for construct validity?
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