The Extent to Which the Items on a Test Are

question 39

Multiple Choice

The extent to which the items on a test are representative of the domain they are supposed to represent relates to

• A) face validity.
• B) content validity
• C) criterion validity
• D) external validity

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Definitions:

Gravitropism

Growth response of roots and stems of plants to the Earth’s gravity; roots demonstrate positive gravitropism, and stems demonstrate negative gravitropism.

Auxin

A class of plant hormones that regulates growth and facilitates various developmental processes, including cell elongation.

Stolons

Horizontal connections between organisms, especially plants, that allow for asexual reproduction and the spread of the organism.

Tissue Culture

A technique of growing cells, tissues, or organs in a controlled environment outside of their natural environment.