DrDelaye Has Developed a New Test for Math Ability but Because

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Multiple Choice

Dr.Delaye has developed a new test for math ability but because the test relies heavily on word problems,the test is actually a better measure of comprehension.Because this test doesn't measure the concept that Dr.Delaye originally intended it to,we would say that this test has:

• A)poor test-retest reliability.
• B)poor internal validity.
• C)poor predictive validity.
• D)poor construct validity.

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