Maxwell gets consistently high scores whenever he takes an intelligence test. Other indicators also suggest that Maxwell has a very high IQ. In Maxwell's case, the tests are best described as which of the following?
A. Both reliable and valid
B. Reliable, but not valid
C. Neither reliable nor valid
D. Not reliable, but valid
Answer: A
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A. Are preoccupied with personal problems B. Express opinions freely C. Make friends easily D. Approach new tasks with confidence
Random assignment controls ______ in each group.
A. the dependent variable B. the levels of the independent variable C. individual differences D. the likelihood of observing an effect
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A. speaks a second language. B. is also from at-risk, low-income, and minority status. C. has at least five years of teaching experience. D. has always wanted a chance to teach low-income students.