What Might Be a Reason for the Low Predictive Validity

question 6

Multiple Choice

What might be a reason for the low predictive validity of the BSID for later IQ?

• A) Infant items on the BSID tap into different constructs than childhood items.
• B) The BSID lacks internal validity.
• C) Infant items on the BSID are not difficult enough.
• D) The BSID lacks face validity.

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