Suppose Someone Develops a New Test of "Roommate Compatibility

question 168

Multiple Choice

Suppose someone develops a new test of "roommate compatibility." Which of the following could measure the validity of the test?

• A)Check whether the distribution of scores is similar at a variety of colleges.
• B)Give the test at the beginning and end of the semester and compare the scores.
• C)See whether the test results predict which students will request a change of roommate.
• D)See whether the test results predict students' grades.

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