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on: Jun 21, 2018
A new personality tests needs to be applicable. ____________ establishes the boundaries or limitations of a test.
 
  a. Reliability
  b. Validity
  c. The Barnum Effect
  d. Generalizability

Question 2

As a preliminary step in establishing value of a new personality test that attempts to measure the need for excitement, you give it to a group of accountants and compare their scores with a group of test pilots. You are engaged in process of testing your scales _______validity.
 
  a. criterion
  b. face
  c. test-retest
  d. construct


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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d: Generalizability

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a: criterion


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