Psychology

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the extent to which a test yields consistent results, as assessed by the consistency of scores on two haalves of the test, on alternate forms of the test, or on retesting

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reliability

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the extent to which a test measures or predicts what it is supposed to.

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validity

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the extent to which a test samples the behavior that is of interest (such as having a driving test that samples driving tasks)

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content validity

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the behavior (such as future college grades) that a test (such as the SAT) is designed to predict; thus, the measure used in defining whether the test has predictive validity.

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criterion

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the success with which a test predicts the vahavior it is designed to predict; it is assessed by computing the correlation between test scores and the criterion behavior (aka criterion-related validity)

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predictive validity

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a condition of limited mental ability, indicated by an intelligence score of 70 or below and difficulty in adapting to the demands of life; varies from miled to profound.

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mental retardation

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a condition of retardation and associated physcial disorders caused by an extra chromosome in one's genetic makeup.

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down syndrome

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a self-confirming concern that one will be evaluated based on a negative stereotype.

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stereotype threat