Which BEST Describes the Concept of Validity as Applied to Tests

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which BEST describes the concept of validity as applied to tests?

• A) It refers to how well a test measures what the test authors intend it to measure.
• B) It refers to whether the same results could have occurred by chance less than five times in a hundred.
• C) It refers to how well a specific sample performs on an administration of a test.
• D) It refers to whether or not a test is administered under standardized conditions.

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Definitions:

Universal Prevention

Strategies or interventions that are applied broadly and indiscriminately to prevent disease or promote health across entire populations.

Ecological Level

Pertains to the level at which biological organisms interact with their environments, considering both the living and non-living components.

Psychological Construct

An abstract idea or concept that is developed to understand and evaluate mental processes and behaviors.

Resilience

Resilience is the psychological ability of an individual to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress, often enabling personal growth and emotional strength.