What Is the Likely Effect of Criterion Bias on the Predictor-Criterion

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the likely effect of criterion bias on the predictor-criterion relationship in a validation study?

• A)It lowers the range of scores on the criteria measures, which mathematically lowers the magnitude of the validity coefficient.
• B)It increases the range of scores on the criteria measures which mathematically balances out, having no effect on the validity coefficient.
• C)It both increases and decreases the range of scores on the criteria measures which mathematically balances out, having no effect on the validity coefficient.
• D)It increases the range of scores on the criteria measures, which mathematically lowers the effect of the validity coefficient.

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