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The statement that best represents test validity in the context of a classroom is:
 
  a. A test is valid because the teacher knows what was taught.
  b. The teacher's interpretation of scores is the basis for its validity.
  c. A test is valid when it assesses closely the major concepts of the course.
  d. A test's validity is based on the score range of the class.

Question 2

An English test was administered with instructions for students to complete the exam on a computer. The students had not previously learned how to operate the computers being used for the English test. What type of threat to validity is present?
 
  a. Construct underrepresentation
  b. Construct-irrelevant variance
  c. Face validity
  d. Discriminant validity


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yasmina

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


Metfan725

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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