Validity of Short Forms May Be Reduced Because Fewer Items

question 14

Multiple Choice

Validity of short forms may be reduced because fewer items:

• A) means that the test will not be used as often as the longer form.
• B) lowers test utility which negatively impacts validity.
• C) means that the test can only be used for screening purposes.
• D) lowers test reliability which negatively impacts validity.

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Definitions:

Organizational Practices

The routine behaviors and standard procedures that are carried out within an organization to operate effectively.

Voice

The constructive expression of disagreement or concern about work unit or organizational practices.

Silence

The absence of sound or the condition of being quiet, often used metaphorically to describe non-communication or the withholding of voice.

Silence

The absence of sound or the act of refraining from speaking in a particular situation.