In the Middle Ages, People Accused of Being Witches Were

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the Middle Ages, people accused of being witches were often tested by being dunked in a river or pond. If they floated to the surface, they were condemned as witches. If they sank and drowned, they were posthumously acquitted. This test obviously lacks

• A)reliability.
• B)norms.
• C)validity.
• D)bias.

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Gender Division

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Division of Labor

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