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kaelyn rosas
on Oct 21, 2024
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When considering school performance, the predictive validity of most popular IQ tests range from about .3 to .6. These figures suggest that success in school depends
A) almost exclusively on skills measured by the tests.
B) almost exclusively on skills NOT measured by the tests.
C) on a combination of skills, some of which are measured by the tests and some of which are not.
D) on random chance.
Predictive Validity
The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance on a related measure.
School Performance
School performance refers to how well students accomplish their educational tasks and meet the academic requirements of their grade level, often measured through grades and standardized tests.
- Recognize the significance of validity and reliability in improving the functional application of a test.
- Learn about the relationship between IQ tests and academic performance as well as other real-life outcomes.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance of validity and reliability in improving the functional application of a test.
- Learn about the relationship between IQ tests and academic performance as well as other real-life outcomes.