Asked by Harley Moore on Jul 02, 2024

Which of the following is a problem of test validity?

A) When test responses are depend on recent events.
B) When test questions are vague.
C) When test responses do not reflect the hypothetical constructs being measured.
D) When similar test responses cannot be obtained in a second testing.

Test Validity

The degree to which a test accurately measures what it intends to measure.

Hypothetical Constructs

Theoretical entities or concepts that are not directly observable but are used to explain or predict behavior or phenomena.

Test Responses

The answers or reactions provided by individuals when they are subjected to a test or assessment.

  • Identify the importance of various forms of validity (construct, discriminant, and congruent) in psychological test administration.
  • Absorb the basic principles of test design, highlighting reliability (test-retest reliability and internal consistency) and validity.