Mr. O'Hara has developed a test of mechanical aptitude. At the beginning of a course in auto mechanics, he gives this test to his students. At the end of the year, he compares students' scores on the test with their actual achievement in his course. What is he probably trying to find out about his test?
A) Its reliability
B) Its construct validity
C) Its content validity
D) Its predictive validity
D) Its predictive validity
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a. random sample b. census block c. census tract d. redesigning your research
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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Refer to Exhibit 9-11. A personality test designed to assess an individual's self-concept
a. evidence based on content. b. evidence based on relationship to other variables c. evidence based on measures of construct
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a. review of material b. scope and sequence c. objectives d. conditions