Items Are Probably Measuring the Same Thing When the Correlation

question 79

Multiple Choice

Items are probably measuring the same thing when the correlation between an item and the total score

• A)is high.
• B)is low.
• C)approaches 0.
• D)is negative.

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Definitions:

Child Tax Credit

A tax benefit in the United States designed to help families offset the cost of raising children by reducing their tax liability on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

AGI

An income calculation that includes all taxable income and is reduced by specific deductions, instrumental in determining tax obligations.

Foreign Taxes Paid

Taxes paid to a foreign government for income earned in that foreign country, which may be creditable or deductible on a U.S. tax return.

Itemized Deduction

Deductions that taxpayers can claim for certain personal expenses, instead of taking a standard deduction. These can include expenses for healthcare, taxes, interest, and gifts to charity.