Assess Your Understanding of Test Validity
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Validity of test scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of making an inference based on behavior samples?

    <p>Observing someone's poor grammar and inferring that they are uneducated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the steps mentioned in the text to validate our inferences?

    <p>Defining our terms clearly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to investigate the reliability of our observations when making inferences?

    <p>To ensure the accuracy of our inferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the factors mentioned in the text that determine whether our inferences are correct or not?

    <p>The availability of sufficient evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of defining our terms unequivocally when validating our inferences?

    <p>To have a clear understanding of the concepts we are inferring</p> Signup and view all the answers

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