Construct validity

students don’t see relevance to their work, they will often feel that there is no need to complete it. Students need to see value or a main goal in their work so they become motivated. Expectancy-value Theory The Expectancy-value theory contains two constructs, task related and competence related. When a child is asked to complete a task two questions are raised, why should I do this task? And am I able to do this task? There are certain values that this particular theory raises, like…

causes for the Great War: imperialism, nationalism, alliances, and militarism. His fifth point proposes an end to all colonial claims, which would solve the problem of imperialism. With no colonies, there is no imperialism. The fourteenth point, to construct an organization of different nations for the purpose of stopping nationalist fuel of wars by creating friendly relations between different countries. This point was ultimately made into the League of Nations, which tried to keep peace in…

stigma that gets attached to a perpetrator such as psychos, maniacs, or schizophrenics which general society associates with mental illness which contributes to this belief. The belief that people with mental illness are more violent could be a construct of deinstitutionalization of major psychiatric hospitals and asylums. Deinstitutionalization has caused this belief that since they are out of those settings they are going into community mental health settings which cannot handle this increase…

In the twenty-first century we tend to distract ourselves with technology that keeps us from taking the time to genuinely think, or rather that is what twenty one pilots want you to see. “Car Radio,” written by Tyler Joseph of twenty one pilots, is based from a personal experience Joseph had where his car radio was stolen and the experiences that followed. It, and the associated music video, produce the argument that we need to spend more of our lives in silence rather than surrounded by sound.…

the organization readiness has been reported as an issue. Due to the absence of the brief, reliable, and valid measure to construct. There have been several attempts of measuring organizational readiness but most of the available instruments are not theory based with limited reliability and validity (Shea et al. 2014). However, the organization readiness is a multilevel construct that can be assessed by an individual or sub-individual levels, such a team, department or organization (Shea et al,…

the strategy does not require investors to invest on many companies. The study presents evidence the efficient market hypothesis, which might add value to the comparison of price momentum and market efficiency. However, there is a lack of external validity in this study. What was found in UK research may not be applicable to other countries and regions around the world. This paper also provides a very useful recommendation for further research. The author suggests using investment strategies…

Parliamentary sovereignty is considered one of the fundamental concepts of the UK constitution. In order to better understand the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty it is important to consider some brief background on parliament including the origins of the theory of parliamentary sovereignty. The UK Parliament which is made up of the House of Lords, House of Commons emerged in the 13th century and is regarded as the second of the two sovereign authorities under english law (Tomkins, 2003).…

This paper will give a brief overview of the Family Assessment Measure Version III (FAM-III) and analyze the theoretical basis for it. Next it will apply the ethical considerations associated with administering this assessment. Then it will compare each reviewer 's evaluation of the assessment tool and appropriateness with diverse populations. It will also examine how this comparison could assist with making an ethical judgment of administering the Family Assessment Measure Version III…

Fareed Zakaria’s “The Rise of the Rest” is a very strong argument that appropriately uses appeals. Ethos, logos, and pathos are used to construct effective claims. The structure of the argument is constructed perfectly to “build up” and enhance the points Zakaria makes. The attempt to persuade is done successfully, and Zakaria’s argument comes across clearly through credibility, logic, and emotions. The ethos appeal is an integral component of “The Rise of the Rest.” Author Fareed Zakaria is…

Flogging is a cruel method of punishment. Not only does flogging leave abiding scars on the surface of the skin, but lasting scars to one’s mentality. After sixteen or more swings to the exterior of the dermis, one’s body starts collapsing. Death is one of the merciless results from this corporal punishment. No form of punishment should leave both physical or mental damage to one. Ask this simple question: Who are you to decided someone’s faith? The answer is limitless; no one is entitled to…