Some Researchers Are Looking for Other Predictors to Help Account

question 8

Multiple Choice

Some researchers are looking for other predictors to help account for a greater percentage of criterion variance than what is accounted for by general cognitive ability. Their goal is to demonstrate:

• A)incremental validity.
• B)content validity.
• C)construct validity.
• D)reliability.

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Definitions:

Taxonomy

The science of classification, especially in biology, where it concerns the classification of organisms into systematic categories.

Classifying Species

The scientific process of organizing organisms into hierarchical categories based on genetic and morphological similarities.

Biology

The scientific study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.

Species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.