Two First-Year College Students, Carlos and Carl, Are Used to Taking

question 62

Multiple Choice

Two first-year college students, Carlos and Carl, are used to taking different types of academic tests. Carlos has mostly taken essay tests, and Carl has mostly taken multiple choice tests. What problem may arise when they take the same tests in college?

• A) Depending on the type of tests given, there may be construct bias present in the test scores.
• B) Depending on the type of tests given, there may be method bias present in the test scores.
• C) Depending on the type of tests given, there may be reliability bias present in the test scores.

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