The Main Purpose of the Validation Study Is to ______

question 34

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the validation study is to ______.

• A) get the reactions of test takers and test users
• B) gather data on the construct(s) that the test measures
• C) confirm the test's ability to yield meaningful and accurate results
• D) comply with legal requirements that tests must have evidence of validity

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Definitions:

Outgroup

A social group to which an individual does not identify or belong, often perceived as fundamentally different or inferior to one's own group.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group leads to an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Designated Leader

An individual who has been officially chosen or appointed to guide or direct a group, team, or organization.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a person in need when other people are present.