If an Instrument Measures Consistently but Does Not Measure What

question 3

Multiple Choice

If an instrument measures consistently but does not measure what it was designed to measure, the instrument is:

• A)valid but not reliable.
• B)reliable but not valid.
• C)standardized but not reliable.
• D)reliable but not normative.

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Definitions:

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language acquisition where children speak using simple constructions, often leaving out unnecessary words.

Prelinguistic

The stage in a child's development before spoken language emerges, characterized by gestures, facial expressions, and vocalizations to communicate.

Babbling

The production of repetitive syllables by infants, an early stage of language development.

Weschler Intelligence Scale

A standardized intelligence test designed to measure cognitive ability in adults and children.