Which Measure Lacks Both Reliability and Validity

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which measure lacks both reliability and validity?

• A)scholastic aptitude as measured by age
• B)happiness as measured by heart beats per minute
• C)intelligence as measured in terms of birth order
• D)class performance as measured by randomly picking a grade out of a hat

Understand the legal obligations and potential liabilities of professionals, such as attorneys and accountants, under securities laws.

Comprehend the legal consequences and responsibilities of accounting firms providing both auditing and non-auditing services.

Recognize the criminal implications for false statements in tax returns.

Identify the standards for due diligence and liability avoidance for securities violations in the preparation of financial statements.

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Definitions:

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, indicating its sensitivity to price changes.

Total Revenue

The total receipts from sales of goods or services over a specific period before any expenses are deducted.

Elastic Demand

A condition in which the demand for a product is sensitive to price changes, showing a high responsiveness.

Perfectly Elastic

A situation in economics where the quantity demanded or supplied changes infinitely with any change in price.