Select the False Statement About Desirable Characteristics of Test Scores

question 10

Multiple Choice

Select the false statement about desirable characteristics of test scores and the interpretations of the test scores.

• A) The three essential characteristics for a test are validity, reliability, and objectivity.
• B) Validity is the degree to which interpretations based on test scores are correct.
• C) Reliability is the degree to which scores of people are the same on two different occasions.
• D) Validity and reliability may be dependent on characteristics of the group like age and gender.
• E) Seldom are researchers concerned about how economical (test time per person, equipment needed, etc.) a test is.

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