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Breanna Setchfield
on Oct 21, 2024
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A group of people took a new IQ test twice. Nearly all of those who did well the first time they took it also did well the second time. Nearly all those who did poorly the first time did poorly again the second time. Therefore, this test has __________ reliability and __________ validity.
A) high...high
B) low...low
C) high...unknown
D) unknown...high
Reliability
The extent to which a measurement instrument yields reliable and uniform outcomes.
Validity
The degree to which an idea, inference, or measurement is substantiated and probably accurately reflects reality.
- Familiarize oneself with the concepts pertaining to test validity and reliability.
- Examine and differentiate the principles of reliability versus validity in the domain of psychological testing.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the concepts pertaining to test validity and reliability.
- Examine and differentiate the principles of reliability versus validity in the domain of psychological testing.