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Which of the following assumptions is NOT made by the classic definition of validity?
Which of the following assumptions is NOT made by the classic definition of validity?
- Tests scores should measure some construct directly
- Validity is a property of test score interpretations (correct)
- Validity is a property of tests
- Score validity is a function of the test author's understanding
When are the assumptions of the classic definition of validity justified?
When are the assumptions of the classic definition of validity justified?
- In certain cases (correct)
- In every case
- In all cases except one
- In no cases
What is one of the issues raised by the classic definition of validity?
What is one of the issues raised by the classic definition of validity?
- Validity is a property of tests
- Score validity is a function of the test author's understanding
- Validity is a property of test score interpretations (correct)
- Tests scores should measure some construct directly
What is the classic definition of validity primarily focused on?
What is the classic definition of validity primarily focused on?
Which of the following is an example of making an inference based on behavior samples?
Which of the following is an example of making an inference based on behavior samples?
What is one of the steps mentioned in the text to validate our inferences?
What is one of the steps mentioned in the text to validate our inferences?
Why is it important to investigate the reliability of our observations when making inferences?
Why is it important to investigate the reliability of our observations when making inferences?
What is one of the factors mentioned in the text that determine whether our inferences are correct or not?
What is one of the factors mentioned in the text that determine whether our inferences are correct or not?
What is the purpose of defining our terms unequivocally when validating our inferences?
What is the purpose of defining our terms unequivocally when validating our inferences?
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