To Find Out If Her New Spatial Reasoning Test Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

To find out if her new spatial reasoning test is good at measuring what it was designed to measure,Dr.Chu compares the scores on her test with the scores and grades of college students enrolled in courses that involve spatial reasoning.In this instance,Dr.Chu is in the process of

• A) establishing the test's reliability.
• B) establishing the test's validity.
• C) standardizing the test.
• D) establishing the test's variability.

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Definitions:

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding information by its meaning, which facilitates better recall compared to simply encoding based on appearance or sound.

Phonemic Encoding

The process of translating sounds into mental representations of those sounds, often in the context of memory or language processing.

Elaboration

The process of adding more detail or information to a concept, theory, or method.

Dual-coding

A theory that suggests information is better remembered and understood when presented both visually and verbally.