If a Validity Coefficient of

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a validity coefficient of .3 is found between a written test of baseball rules and actual skills playing baseball, what percentage of the variation in baseball skills would be accounted for?

• A)3%
• B)6%
• C)9%
• D)30%

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