Committee Hearings _______________

question 41

Multiple Choice

Committee hearings _______________.

• A) draw attention to a current problem or issue that needs public attention
• B) inform the committee members about the consequences of passing a specific bill
• C) convey constituents' questions and concerns on an issue
• D) exert oversight of the executive branch to determine whether congressional intent is being honored
• E) do all of these

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Definitions:

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance on a related measure.

Intelligence Test Scores

Numerical values derived from assessments designed to measure an individual's cognitive abilities in comparison to a normative population.

Normal Distribution

A symmetrical, bell-shaped frequency distribution curve where most occurrences take place near the average value and fewer occur as the distance from the mean increases.

Content Validity

The extent to which a test or measurement accurately represents all aspects of the concept it is intended to measure.