Dr Delaye Has Developed a New Test for Math Ability

question 192

Multiple Choice

Dr. Delaye has developed a new test for math ability but because the test relies heavily on word problems, the test is actually a better measure of comprehension. Because this test doesn't measure the concept that Dr. Delaye originally intended it to, we would say that this test has:

• A) poor internal validity.
• B) poor construct validity.
• C) poor test-retest reliability.
• D) poor criterion-related validity.

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Definitions:

Voir Dire

The legal proceeding in which attorneys and judges attempt to uncover bias among those people who have been called for jury duty.

Venire

Members of the community who are called to the courthouse to form a jury pool.

Post-Identification Feedback

Information given to witnesses after they have made an identification in a lineup, which can influence their confidence in the accuracy of their choice.

System Variables

Characteristics of a lineup administration that are under the control of the criminal justice system and that influence the accuracy of eyewitness identifications.