Which form of validity refers to the extent to which a test measures a particular underlying, unobservable trait such as creativity or intelligence?

A. Content validity
B. Construct validity
C. Concurrent validity
D. Predictive validity


Answer: B

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Which of the children described below is likely to experience the most difficulty in school?

a. Mike, a 12-year-old who suffered a moderate hearing loss in one ear at age 5 b. Sarah, a 12-year-old who suffered a moderate hearing loss in both ears at age 5 c. Bill, a 12-year-old who suffered a severe hearing loss in both ears at age 2 d. Mary, a 12-year-old who was born with a severe hearing loss

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When conducting a review of a research report, the reader focuses on the extent to which the results have been generalized. At this point the reader is concerned with the _____________ validity of the research

a. construct b. external c. internal d. logical

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Use essay questions when you want outcomes such as ______.

a. computation outcomes b. basic knowledge outcomes c. evaluation and synthesis outcomes d. memorization outcomes

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