AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If researchers found a positive correlation between students’ college entrance exam scores and their freshman grade point averages, the researchers would conclude the college entrance exam
A
is reliable
B
has high content validity
C
is biased
D
has high predictive validity
E
has been standardized
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is concluded that Scholastic Aptitude Test scores predict grades equally well and neither overpredict nor underpredict for all socioeconomic classes among college students and this equivalence is not altered after a period of college attendance.

Detailed explanation-2: -The study aims to know how GPA is related to SAT scores. Both these variables are continuous quantitative variables. They are assumed to be measured on a scale level of measurement. Thus the most appropriate statistical test for the situation is correlational analysis or bivariate regression.

Detailed explanation-3: -Students who have a higher GPA tend to score significantly higher on the SAT. Simply because a student’s GPA reflects on their study habits and dedication to school and the work load.

Detailed explanation-4: -Entrance exams play a very important role in a student’s life. Entrance exams determine if the student is ready and prepared to perform in the academic environment. These entrance exams check the level of the student and accordingly provide them proper career path in their life.

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