Section 2: The Theory of Management
In this section, you will be exploring validity as it applies to measurement. It is important to understand the concept of validity early in the process of your research so that you will be able to identify your measurements as valid. The key topics for this section are Theoretical Framework and External, Internal, and Construct Validity.


Required Reading:
Please refer to each Activity for required readings within Activity Resources.

Assignment 2   Validity: External, Internal, and Construct
Activity Resources
Trochim, W., & Donnelly, J. (2008). Chapters 2, 3, 7
Cozby, P. C. (2012). Chapters 4, 5
Main Task: Prepare a Validity Paper
Based on your topic of interest, write a paper in which you compare and contrast the characteristics of external, internal, and construct validity. In addition, please identify the threats to external and construct validity. Please discuss how validity issues could impact your envisioned research.

Support your paper with a minimum of 5 resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.

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