A Researcher Correlates Scores on a Test (Test 1) with Scores

question 4

Multiple Choice

A researcher correlates scores on a test (Test 1) with scores on other tests (Test 2 and Test 3) . The analysis demonstrates that the scores on Test 1 correlate highly with scores on Test 2 but do not correlate with scores on Test 3. This type of analysis is used to determine:

• A) content validity
• B) construct validity
• C) concurrent validity
• D) predictive validity

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Definitions:

Vestibular Sense

The sensory mechanism responsible for maintaining equilibrium and spatial awareness.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, crucial for motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.

Temporal Lobes

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying roughly above the ears; includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear.

Top-Down Processing

A cognitive process that uses pre-existing knowledge or expectations to interpret and understand sensory information.