An Index of Utility Can Be Distinguished from Both an Index

question 66

Multiple Choice

An index of utility can be distinguished from both an index of reliability and an index of validity in that an index of utility can tell us something about

• A) how consistently a test measures what it measures in a particular context.
• B) whether a test measures what it purports to measure in a particular context.
• C) the practical value of the information derived from what a test measures.
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Production Labor Wages

The total amount of compensation paid to employees directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Direct Cost

Costs that can be directly attributed to the production of a specific good or service, such as raw materials and labor directly involved in manufacturing.

Indirect Cost

Expenses that are not directly attributable to a specific product or service, often including overhead costs like utilities or rent.

Administrative Office Salaries

The wages and salaries paid to employees who work in administrative roles within an organization.