A test has a high degree of validity if it

A) measures or predicts what it is supposed to measure or predict. B) yields consistent results every time it is used. C) produces a normal distribution of scores. D) has been standardized on a representative sample of all those who are likely to take the test.

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Abram Watkins

18 January, 15:20

A test has a high degree of validity if it

A) measures or predicts what it is supposed to measure or predict. B) yields consistent results every time it is used. C) produces a normal distribution of scores. D) has been standardized on a representative sample of all those who are likely to take the test.

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Allyson Meadows · Answer 1

Answer: A) Measures or predicts what it is supposed to measure or predict.

Explanation:

Validity allows us to measure if a test is good at measuring what it 's supposed to measure. One of the greatest concerns in Psychological assessment is whether or not a test is actually measuring what we want. A test is valid when guarantees that the results are a true representation of the dimension under assessment. For example, a test aimed to measure a stable personality trait might actually be measuring transitory emotions caused by environmental conditions.

Kiera Mcclure · Answer 2

B - yields consistent results every time it is used

Explanation:

If a test has a high degree of reliability and the results are consistent over time, it is also considered to have a high degree of validity. You need to be reliable to be valid.