Which of the following statements is true about a reliable test? It is always valid. It correlates positively with its validity. It yields consistent results. It measures what it purports to measure.
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Each of the questions or incomplete statements below is followed by five suggested answers or completions. Select the one that is best in each case. If a test is reliable, it means that it (A) is given in the same way every time. (B) tests what it is supposed to test (C) is a fair assessment (D) yields consistent results
If a test has good test-retest reliability: A. there is a strong correlation between items on the test. B. it accurately measures what it says it measures. C. it can be used to predict future performance. D. the test yields similar scores if taken at two different times.
In order to establish construct validity, it is necessary to show which of the following? a. The test measures what the authors intended for it to measure. b. The test is highly correlated with a criterion variable. c. The items on the test are heterogeneous. d. Test scores are stable over time.
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