When Evaluating a Standardized Achievement Test, the Most Important Validity

question 11

Multiple Choice

When evaluating a standardized achievement test, the most important validity consideration is the

• A)construct claim made by the publisher.
• B)content covered by the test.
• C)variety of questions offered on the test.
• D)predictive relationship with a criterion.

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Definitions:

Recessive Gene

A gene that is not expressed in the phenotype unless two copies are present, one from each parent.

Expressed

Expressed refers to the outward manifestation or display of traits, emotions, or genetically determined characteristics, visible through behavior, physical attributes, or verbal communication.

Gene Carrier

An individual possessing one copy of a mutated gene that can lead to a genetic disorder if passed to offspring, typically not affected themselves.

Human Organism

A living individual belonging to the species Homo sapiens, characterized by advanced cognitive abilities and complex social behaviors.