Validity of Cross-national Data Based on Convenience Samples: the Case of the International Dating Violence Study Data
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This -paper reports results from the International Dating Violence Study (IDVS). The IDVS is a multi-nation study conducted by a consortium of researchers in all major world regions. The objective is to provide data on the extent to which results from convenience samples can provide information applies beyond describing the participants in the study. Two aspects of validity of the IDVS will be considered: concurrent validity, and construct validity.
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