Which of the Following Conditions Represents a Test That Could

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions represents a test that could be described as "construct valid"?

• A) A professor puts one essay question on the final exam, and that essay question is drawn from the chapter that she feels is the most important.
• B) A manager uses a work sample test used for selection that has facets that tap in to every major aspect of the job.
• C) A researcher gives a test of "job satisfaction" to a group of participants and checks to make sure that his results correlate with other measures of satisfaction.
• D) A manager assesses how effective his selection test is by checking the performance of successful candidates months after they are hired.

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Definitions:

Calories

A unit of energy usually used to measure the energy content in food and beverages.

Neurons

The basic working units of the brain, specialized cells that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Visualization

The use of imagery to see goals clearly and envision engaging successfully in new, positive behavior.

Thoughts

Mental processes of considering, reasoning, or recalling.