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What is the responsibility of the test developer in the validation of a test?

Recruiting test participants
Analyzing test user feedback
Conducting local validation studies
Supplying validity evidence in the test manual (correct)

When might a test user need to conduct their own local validation study?

To involve the test developer in the process
To save costs on the validation process
To alter the norming sample described in the test manual
To change the format or content of the test (correct)

Why might local validation studies not be conducted even if they are desirable?

To rely solely on the norming sample
High cost and professional time required (correct)
Due to lack of test users' interest
To avoid collaborating with the test developer

In what scenario would a local validation study be necessary?

If seeking to transform a test into a different language (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information can local validation studies provide to test users?

Insights regarding specific populations of testtakers (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is content validity defined in the text?

Validity based on evaluation of subjects, topics, or content covered by test items (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is construct validity compared to other types of validity?

It is the umbrella under which all other validities fall (C) Signup and view all the answers

What criticism did Messick (1995) have about the trinitarian approach to validity?

It was considered too incomplete and fragmented (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of test validation strategies, what does 'unitary view of validity' refer to?

A view that condenses all elements of validity into a unified perspective (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do the three types of validity evidence contribute to the assessment of a test's validity?

They each contribute evidence that helps form a unified view of test validity (B) Signup and view all the answers