Gwen Is Conducting a Study on Mathematics Skills

question 23

Multiple Choice

Gwen is conducting a study on mathematics skills. She is interested in a test that measures computation of basic algebra. She found one with a reported KR-20 of .34. What is one conclusion Gwen can make regarding the test as a measure of algebra skills?

• A) The reliability is generally low
• B) The content validity is generally valid
• C) The predictive validity is moderately valid
• D) The consequential validity is moderately valid

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