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yorsi castro
on Oct 29, 2024
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The predictive validity of most scholastic aptitude tests is in the neighborhood of 0.55. This suggests that __________.
A) these tests do not really measure scholastic aptitude
B) factors other than scholastic aptitude influence academic performance
C) such tests have little or no predictive validity
D) such tests provide a near-perfect index of academic ability
Predictive Validity
The degree to which a score obtained from a test or scale forecasts an individual’s future achievements on a similar activity.
Scholastic Aptitude Tests
Standardized tests used for college admissions in the United States, measuring reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
- Comprehend the principle of predictive validity and its importance in evaluation processes.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principle of predictive validity and its importance in evaluation processes.