When Psychologists Want to Evaluate the Accuracy or Fairness of a Test

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Essay

When psychologists want to evaluate the accuracy or fairness of a test, they examine specific kinds of evidence. The main ways of evaluating any test are to check its reliability and validity. Define reliability and validity. Can a test have high reliability and low validity or vice versa?

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Definitions:

Founding Voice

A term referencing the influential individuals or guiding principles at the origin of an organization, movement, or nation.

Frances Willard

A prominent 19th-century American educator, temperance reformer, and women's suffragist known for her leadership of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU).

Charity Workers

Individuals who volunteer or are employed by nonprofit organizations to help people in need, often providing social services, aid, or relief.

Families Requesting Help

Refers to families seeking assistance, which may include financial support, social services, or resources provided by governmental or non-profit organizations.