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sheilaspns

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Which of the following is true of the Gesell Scale's ability to predict intelligence?
 
  a. It only predicts intelligence at the lower ends of the scale.
  b. It is comparable to the Binet Scales.
  c. It only predicts intelligence in children 6-12 years old.
  d. It is a psychometrically sound instrument for predicting intelligence in children under 6 years old.

Question 2

At what point would we assume that the construct validity of a test has been established and no more studies should be done?
 
  a. when we have shown that it correlates with several other measures designed to tap the same construct
  b. when we have shown that it does not correlate with measures designed to tap different constructs
  c. never  construct validation is an ongoing process
  d. when the validity coefficients are above .8


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karlss

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c


sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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