When examining a multitrait-multimethod matrix (MTMM), a correlation between theoretically distinct measures that are assessed using the same method of measurement would provide evidence for ________.

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Common method variance refers to the variance attributed to the measurement method rather than to the constructs the measures represent. In a multitrait-multimethod matrix, a correlation between different traits measured by the same method suggests that some of the correlation may be due to the method itself, rather than the traits being measured, indicating common method variance.

When Examining a Multitrait-Multimethod Matrix (MTMM), a Correlation Between Theoretically