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:

Gases

States of matter consisting of particles that are significantly far apart and completely fill any container they are in, unlike solids and liquids.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, an important measure of heart function and overall health.

Regulation

The control or maintenance of a process or function at a certain level or within certain limits.

Pulmonary Vein

A vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.