Dana Andrews is philosophically opposed to tests with her third graders on the grounds that it puts undue stress on them. She assigns grades based on their responses in class, arguing, "I call on all the students regularly, and I can tell from their answers whether or not they understand the content." Based on this information, which of the following is the most accurate statement?

a. Her assessments are likely to be valid but not reliable.
b. Her assessments are likely to be reliable but not valid.
c. Her assessments are likely to be both valid and reliable.
d. Her assessments are likely to be both invalid and unreliable.


D

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Descartes' attempt to doubt all existence led him to the idea of the Cogito, or

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