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xroflmao

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on: Jun 21, 2018
________ is the extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure.
 
  a. Reliability
  b. Alpha
  c. Validity
  d. Coherence

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In developing a new personality test, you are looking at convergent and discriminant validity. You will be
 
  a. comparing test results over time.
  b. comparing scores with other tests of related constructs.
  c. looking closely at the link between the theory that informs the test and test items.
  d. comparing test scores to external standard.


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parshano

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

Answer: c: Validity

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b: comparing scores with other tests of related constructs.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thank you


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No problem :)


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