AP Psychology › Representation, Norms, and Validity
Which of the following measures is reliable but not valid?
Which of the following is an appropriate definition for "measure of variation?"
Stacy would like to test whether an anti-depressant effectively reduces symptoms of depression. She gives depressed participants a questionnaire before administration of the drug. Half of the participants receive the drug for six weeks, and the other half receive a placebo sugar pill. She then gives the same questionnaire to assess any changes in symptoms.
If the participants in Stacy's study are all caucasian males, which of these would most likely be threatened?
A well-designed test should have __________.
The Flynn Effect describes which of the following?
Which is the correct definition for a "standardized score" for a given individual?
What is the purpose of randomness during the selection process of participants for a study?
By definition, what percentage of the population has an IQ of less than 100?
Which type of validity examines how generalizable a study's findings are?
A test that is designed to predict a person's future success in a given area is __________.