When a Correlation Is Established Between the Odd and Even-Numbered

question 22

Multiple Choice

When a correlation is established between the odd and even-numbered items, then the procedure was used to assess

• A) predictive validity
• B) construct validity
• C) concurrent validity
• D) none of these, since the procedure outlined above is used to assess

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