Cindy conducted a path analysis for her thesis. She is most concerned about addressing which of the following questions in her report?
A) Is a rationale given for selection of predictor variables?
B) Are the qualifications and special training of the interviewers described?
C) Was the level of inter-observer reliability obtained from at least two independent raters?
D) Were groups randomly formed and the use of existing groups avoided?

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Path analysis involves selecting predictor variables to examine their relationships with one or more outcome variables. Therefore, it is important for Cindy to address whether a rationale was provided for the selection of her predictor variables. The other options are not directly related to the analysis of path analysis.

Cindy Conducted a Path Analysis for Her Thesis