After Administering a Test to a Job Applicant, Dr

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Multiple Choice

After administering a test to a job applicant, Dr. Snyder concludes that only 25 percent of the persons taking the test obtain a score as low as Gene's score. Dr. Snyder can reach such a conclusion only if the test has been

• A) valid.
• B) standardized.
• C) reliable.
• D) accurate.

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Definitions:

Lung Cancer

A type of cancer that originates in the lung tissues, often associated with smoking and exposure to toxic substances.

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The subjective judgment individuals make about the severity and probability of a risk, affecting behaviors and attitudes toward that risk.

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that severely damages the immune system.

HPV

Human Papillomavirus, a virus from the papillomavirus family that can lead to several types of cancer, including cervical cancer.