MrO'Hara Has Developed a Test of Mechanical Aptitude

question 97

Multiple Choice

Mr.O'Hara has developed a test of mechanical aptitude.At the beginning of a course in auto mechanics, he gives this test to his students.At the end of the year, he compares students' scores on the test with their actual achievement in his course.He is probably trying to determine:

• A)the practicality of the test.
• B)the reliability of the test.
• C)the content validity of the test.
• D)the predictive validity of the test.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

An accounting term for the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including both raw materials and labor expenses.

Aggregate Planning

Strategic planning of overall output levels and resources to effectively meet demand over a period, typically months, considering various constraints and objectives.

Efficiency

The ability to achieve a goal or perform a task with the minimum expenditure of time and resources.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired or intended result.