A measure of _________ is the extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure.

a. convergence
b. reliability
c. validity
d. discrimination


Answer: c. validity

Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. private talk B. metalinguistic awareness C. self-regulation D. passive voice

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Psychology