For Tests That Measure Abstract Qualities Like Intelligence or Leadership

question 54

Multiple Choice

For tests that measure abstract qualities like intelligence or leadership skills,validity would best be established by:

• A)predictive criterion-related validation.
• B)content validation.
• C)concurrent criterion-related validation.
• D)construct validation.
• E)none of the choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

Reliability

The consistency and stability of a measurement over time.

Laboratory Observation

A research method where subjects are observed in a controlled environment to ensure accuracy and control over variables.

Artificial Setting

An environment created or controlled by researchers to simulate conditions for experiments, often differing significantly from natural or real-world settings.