Compare and Contrast the General Definitions of the Terms Reliability

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Essay

Compare and contrast the general definitions of the terms reliability and validity as they apply to standardized testing. Explain the problems that would be encountered if a test were unreliable. Include in your discussion definitions of the three forms of reliability described in the text. How does a test's reliability affect its validity? Explain the relationship between reliability and validity.

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Definitions:

Competitive

Involves striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

Cooperative

A group or organization owned and operated by its members for their mutual benefit, or a behavior where individuals work together towards a common goal.

Normative Social Influence

The influence of other people that leads individuals to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them.

Informational Social Influence

The change in opinions or behavior that occurs when we conform to people who we believe have accurate information.