When Considering School Performance, the Predictive Validity of Most Popular

question 37

Multiple Choice

When considering school performance, the predictive validity of most popular IQ tests range from about .3 to .6. These figures suggest that success in school depends

• A) almost exclusively on skills measured by the tests.
• B) almost exclusively on skills NOT measured by the tests.
• C) on a combination of skills, some of which are measured by the tests and some of which are not.
• D) on random chance.

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Definitions:

Sediment Movement

The process by which sediment is transported by natural forces such as water flow, wind, or ice.

Relative Sea Level

The height of the sea surface relative to the land, which may change due to factors like tectonic activity or sea-level rise.

Sheltered Bays

Coastal water bodies that are protected from strong waves and currents, often by landforms around them.

Glacial Streams

Streams of meltwater from glaciers, carrying melted ice away from the glacier and often depositing loads of sediment.