A Test Claims to Measure Intelligence

question 10

Multiple Choice

A test claims to measure intelligence. How could you measure the reliability of the test?

• A) Examine the content of the items to see whether it agrees with standard descriptions of intelligence.
• B) Determine whether people who score high on the test are more likely than others to do well in school.
• C) Determine whether the mean score and the range are about the same for various groups of people.
• D) Give the test repeatedly and see whether each person's scores are consistent.

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