Which of the following issues is classified by your text as a theoretical concern?
a. Whether the systematic sources of variance measured by the test arise from the person or the setting
b. Whether the test meets the ethical and legal standards for testing
c. Whether the results of the test will be used to unfairly label the test taker
d. Whether the test has adequate reliability, validity, and norms
a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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