AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Validity means that
A
a test measures what it is supposed to measure
B
that a test has been tested on many subjects
C
a test measures both aptitude and acheivement
D
scores are the same no matter who grades the test
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Validity refers to whether a test measures what it aims to measure. For example, a valid driving test should include a practical driving component and not just a theoretical test of the rules of driving.

Detailed explanation-2: -Validity refers to what characteristic the test measures and how well the test measures that characteristic. Validity tells you if the characteristic being measured by a test is related to job qualifications and requirements. Validity gives meaning to the test scores.

Detailed explanation-3: -Reliability and validity are concepts used to evaluate the quality of research. They indicate how well a method, technique, or test measures something. Reliability is about the consistency of a measure, and validity is about the accuracy of a measure.

Detailed explanation-4: -The validity of a research study refers to how well the results among the study participants represent true findings among similar individuals outside the study.

Detailed explanation-5: -: the quality or state of being valid: such as. : the state of being acceptable according to the law. The validity of the contract is being questioned.

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