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hbsimmons88

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Define the term validity as it relates to standardized testing.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Repeating the punch line of a joke over and over to yourself while trying to find pencil and paper to write it down is an example of
 
  a. rote rehearsal.
  b. elaborative rehearsal.
  c. maintenance rehearsal.
  d. chunking.



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Answer to Question 1

Validity refers how accurately a test measures what its users want it to measure. The degree of validity a test is judged to have depends on both the type and quality of supporting evidence that can be generated. This evidence allows those who give the tests to draw accurate inferences about the nature of the test taker.

Answer to Question 2

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