A Particular Weakness of the ASVAB Is That

question 10

Multiple Choice

A particular weakness of the ASVAB is that

• A) standardization data are inadequate
• B) the reliability of the subtests is marginal
• C) a subtest may occur in more than one composite
• D) the validity of the test is unproven

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