Test Makers Often Examine the Correlation Between Scores on the New

question 38

Multiple Choice

Test makers often examine the correlation between scores on the new test and scores on a measure of social desirability. They do this to

• A) make certain they are measuring something that is socially appropriate.
• B) establish the discriminant validity of the new scale.
• C) ensure that people are not offended by items on the new scale.
• D) establish the face validity of the new scale.

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