When Psychologists Want to Evaluate the Accuracy or Fairness of a Test

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Essay

When psychologists want to evaluate the accuracy or fairness of a test, they examine specific kinds of evidence. The main ways of evaluating any test are to check its reliability and validity. Define reliability and validity. Can a test have high reliability and low validity or vice versa?

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Definitions:

Adolescents

Individuals in the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from ages 10 to 19, experiencing significant physical, emotional, and social changes.

School-aged Children

Refers to children who are in the age range typically required to attend primary or elementary school, usually between 5 to 12 years old.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical traits that are not directly involved in reproduction but distinguish between mature males and females, such as body hair, breast development, and voice changes.

Imaginary Playmates

Fictional characters created by children, with whom they interact during play, serving as part of their emotional and social development.