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Define each of these types of validity and provide an example of each Content validity (2 points) Construct validity (2 points) External validity (2 points)  

The purpose of this study was to quantify relationships between academic achievement (GPA) and nutrition. Students completed a Likert-type dietary survey. The survey was designed to capture the amounts/types of foods consumed and numerically qualify the dietary components. Then the results were statistically compared to GPA. Using the table below identify all reported measures that had a statistically significant relationship with  GPA. (Full points will be awarded if you correctly list each statistically significant variable. 1 point will be deducted for each variable listed that was not statistically significant.) Total score is considered a variable.  Variable Test statistic P-value Total score 0.017 0.030 Vegetables  0.040 0.011 Fruits 0.050 0.029 Meats -0.048 0.242 Non-meat protein 0.075 0.061 Breads and cereals 0.055 0.049 Dairy 0.024 0.466 Water 0.196 0.041 Spreads and sauces -0.149 0.486

Suppose that in 2025 the US economy in the equilibrium as illustrated by the graph below. The Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy to restore the economy to potential GDP. What options does it have? Select all that apply.

The table below shows the balance of payments for Springfield. BoP data Item Billions of dollars Imports of goods and services 75 Exports of goods and services 100 Foreign investment into Springfield 200 Springfield’s foreign investment out 275 Foreign currency 25   The current account shows a [ca] of [amtca]. The financial account shows a [fa] of [amtfa]. The country [help] need help from the IMF because their BoP is [sum].

Ecuador has a comparative advantage and will specialize in producing shellfish. As a result of free trade with the United States,  

The table above gives a nation’s government spending (outlays) and tax revenues. Government’s budget Year Government Spending (trillions of 2009 dollars) Tax Revenue (trillions of 2009 dollars) 2012 0.75 0.80 2013 0.80 0.83 2014 0.87 0.86 2015 0.95 0.95 2016 1.06 1.02 During which years did the country have a balanced budget?  Select all that apply. 

Argentina imports computers from the United States. As a result of free trade, the domestic production of computers in Argentina will be 

Canvas articles Select and answer only one question from the following:  Summarize the article on the island of Yap. Summarize the article on prison. What is China’s plan to reinvigorate its cash-strapped cities? What factors have contributed to how ‘trade orientated’ is the United States?

Suppose inflation rates in the European Union fall as a result of lower costs of production. Show the impact on the value of the euro (Foreign currency per euro) in the foreign exchange market.   The supply of euro [supply] and the demand for euro [demand]. The euro [effect] against foreign currencies. We can expect exports out of the European Union to become [tradeimpact] for other countries.

The top level in Jean Piaget’s cognitive-developmental theory is the stage of _____.