A researcher who measures self-esteem using both a Likert scale and a behavioral measure is using the technique of
A) redundant measurements.
B) interval scale measurement.
C) ratio scale measurement.
D) converging operations.

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Converging operations involve using multiple approaches or measures to study the same phenomenon, with the aim of increasing confidence in the findings. By measuring self-esteem through both a Likert scale (a type of self-report measure) and a behavioral measure, the researcher is employing different methods to converge on a more accurate understanding of self-esteem.

A Researcher Who Measures Self-Esteem Using Both a Likert Scale