Ricardo Takes a Test on Which He Scores an 89

question 138

Multiple Choice

Ricardo takes a test on which he scores an 89. A week later he takes the same test and scores an 88. We can probably conclude that the test he was administered is

• A) reliable.
• B) valid.
• C) projective.
• D) falsifiable.

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