The Coefficient of Correlation Between a Scholastic Aptitude Test and GPA

question 131

Multiple Choice

The coefficient of correlation between a scholastic aptitude test and GPA was found to be 1.05.This coefficient indicates that

• A) the scholastic aptitude test has good reliability.
• B) the scholastic aptitude test has high validity.
• C) the scholastic aptitude test is useful as a predictor of school achievement.
• D) there is an error in the computation.
• E) None of these are true.

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