If a Test Is a Valid Measure of a Particular

question 91

Multiple Choice

If a test is a valid measure of a particular construct,we would expect that

• A) groups of people who differ with respect to the construct will obtain different test scores.
• B) groups of people who differ with respect to the construct will obtain similar test scores.
• C) groups of people who obtain similar scores will have similar personalities.
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Seize

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly; in legal terms, it often refers to the act of taking property by authority of law.

Debtor's Property

Assets owned by a debtor that creditors might claim against to satisfy debts.

Social Constructionism

The theory that much of what we understand and know about the world is constructed through social processes and interactions.

Consensual Validation

The process by which people seek affirmation of their own beliefs, attitudes, and values from others who are similar.