The Results of a Predictive Validity Study of a Test

question 64

Multiple Choice

The results of a predictive validity study of a test will likely be affected most by

• A) the characteristics of the sample tested, such as attrition and self-selection.
• B) the number of items on the test, with longer tests demonstrating higher predictive validity.
• C) the correlation coefficient chosen to measure the validity.
• D) the administration time required for the test compared with that of the criterion test chosen.

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