Hannah took a reading test to see what her level of reading ability was

Although the tests accurately measured an individual's general reading ability, the first test showed that she had poor reading skills, whereas the second test showed she had average reading skills. Which of the following is true regarding this scenario?
a) The reading tests may be valid, but they are not both reliable.
b) The reading tests did not measure what they were intended to measure.
c) The reading tests did not demonstrate validity.
d) The reading tests showed consistency based on her overall results.


Answer: a

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