Reliability and validity are difficult concepts for students to understand. This case provides an opportunity for students to evaluate the reliability and validity of a measure published in Money magazine. The objective of this case is to portray typical problems interviewers face and to discuss the role of the supervisor in fieldwork. No particular format is required. Use the information provided to guide your response to the exercise.
All exercises require a response.
The questionnaire must include a coding sheet. The Research Report format should follow the guidelines as presented in chapter 25, pages 555- 564 . Prior approval of research topic is required, and may be assigned by the professor. This research project will be discussed further during our first class meeting. Microsoft Excel will be used in the statistical analysis part of this project.