Criterion Validity Refers To

question 62

Multiple Choice

Criterion validity refers to:

• A)the ability of a test's findings to relate to a specific outcome.
• B)the degree to which a sample of test items represent a psychological domain.
• C)the ability of a test to predict future behavior.
• D)the ability of a test to measure an abstract psychological characteristic.

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Definitions:

Consumer's Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually pay.

Mead

An alcoholic beverage created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with various fruits, spices, grains, or hops added.

Demand Function

A mathematical representation that describes the relationship between the quantity demanded of a good and various factors that influence this quantity, such as price.

Consumer's Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually pay.