A Test Maker Wants to Make Sure His or Her

question 16

Multiple Choice

A test maker wants to make sure his or her new measure of social anxiety appears to be measuring the construct. The test maker is interested in

• A) face validity.
• B) congruent validity.
• C) discriminant validity.
• D) behavioral validation.

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Definitions:

Accounting Adjustments

Entries made in accounting records at the end of a period to correct accounts before the financial statements are prepared.

Temporary Differences

Differences between the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the statement of financial position and the asset’s or liability’s tax base.

Carrying Amounts

The value at which an asset or liability is recognized on the balance sheet after accounting for depreciation, amortization, or impairment losses.

Accounting Standards

Rules and guidelines that specify how financial transactions and elements should be recorded and reported in financial statements.