Which of the Following Assumptions About Validity Should Not Be

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions about validity should not be made?

• A) If a test has been shown valid for one purpose it can be assumed that it is valid for other purposes.
• B) If a test have been shown valid for one ethnic group it can be assumed that it is valid for other ethnic groups.
• C) It is a dichotomous variable
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Clinical Assessment

The systematic evaluation and measurement of psychological, biological, and social factors in an individual presenting with a possible psychological disorder.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as a guide to diagnosing mental disorders.

ICD-10

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, a medical classification list by the World Health Organization, used for coding diseases, signs, symptoms, and procedures.

Self-report Data

Information provided directly by individuals about themselves, often used in research or assessment contexts.