A Test Measures, in Part, Characteristics Other Than Those Which

question 35

Multiple Choice

A test measures, in part, characteristics other than those which we intend it to measure. That part of the measurement is called ___.

• A) construct irrelevant variance
• B) validity generalization
• C) construct underrepresentation
• D) criterion contamination

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Definitions:

Market Demand

The cumulative volume of a good or service that all buyers in a market are prepared and able to buy at a range of prices.

Decrease in Demand

This occurs when the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price level declines, due to factors such as changes in preference or income.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which supply and demand are balanced, and all economic variables are at their natural levels, not influenced by external short-term fluctuations.

Firms in the Industry

Businesses or companies that produce goods or provide services within a specific sector of the economy.