You Want to Assess the Psychometric Standards of a New

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Multiple Choice

You want to assess the psychometric standards of a new intelligence test. So you give the test to a group of individuals in January, then you give them the same test in June. You want the scores to remain more or less the same. You are measuring

• A)criterion-related validity
• B)test-retest reliability
• C)internal consistency
• D)interjudge reliability
• E)time-based consistency

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is a medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, where a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains fetal tissues, is extracted from the amnion or amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus, to test for genetic conditions or other fetal infections.

Chorionic Villus Sampling

A prenatal test where a small sample of the placental tissue (chorionic villi) is taken to test for chromosomal abnormalities and certain other genetic problems.

Fetal Cells

Cells that make up the developing fetus in the womb, which possess the ability to divide and specialize into various cell types.

Defective Conditions

Situations or items that are flawed, damaged, or not functioning as intended, often requiring repair or replacement.