Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Differential

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about The Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) ?

• A) It is for students grades 7 through 12 and measures students' ability to learn or succeed in a number of different areas.
• B) It includes a Career Interest Inventory to determine what careers might be of interest to the individual taking the test.
• C) The DAT has eight separate tests that measure a variety of areas important for success in a number of areas.
• D) It has shown fairly good reliability and validity, although there is little evidence of predictive validity.
• E) All of these are true.

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