If a Test Is Valid, the Scores Predict Other Kinds

question 147

Multiple Choice

If a test is valid, the scores predict other kinds of performance that we care about. For example,

• A) scores on an IQ test should predict success in relationships.
• B) scores on a personality inventory should predict grades in school.
• C) scores on an IQ test should predict success in school.
• D) scores on a personality test should predict success in different job tasks.

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Definitions:

Capital Accounts

Capital accounts represent the owners' or shareholders' equity in a company, reflecting the initial and additional investments minus withdrawals and losses.

Income Sharing

An agreement to distribute earnings or profits among participants, often seen in partnership arrangements or cooperative businesses.

Gains and Losses

Financial terms referring to the money made or lost on the sale of assets, separate from the ordinary operations of the business.

Cash Distribution

The payment of earnings or capital to the members, partners, or shareholders of a company or an organization.