__________ is demonstrated when a test measures consistently what it is trying to measure; __________ is demonstrated when a test actually measures what it is supposed to measure.

A. Validity; intelligence quotient
B. Intelligence quotient; reliability
C. Validity; reliability
D. Reliability; validity


Answer: D

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