Which Measure Lacks Both Reliability and Validity

question 258

Multiple Choice

Which measure lacks both reliability and validity?

• A)scholastic aptitude as measured by the score on an SAT test
• B)happiness as measured by heart beats per minute
• C)intelligence as measured in terms of birth order
• D)class performance as measured by randomly picking a grade out of a hat

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

Expense allocated for the reduction in value of tangible assets over their useful life for accounting and tax purposes.

Estimated Residual Value

The anticipated value of an asset at the end of its useful life.

Obsolescence

The process through which a product or technology becomes outdated and no longer used, often due to advancements or changes in consumer preferences.

Depletion

An accounting method used to allocate the cost of extracting natural resources, such as minerals or timber, from the earth, reflecting the consumption of the resource over time.