Question

1. Define Validity. (1 point)

2. Describe what the following statement means without using the words “reliable” or “valid.” How do you make sense of this statement. (1 point)

“A test can be reliable and still be invalid but an unreliable test can never be valid.”

3. Consider what traits are necessary to be a successful counselor (criteria). List three criterion measures that can be used to assess the criteria of being a successful counselor. (3 points)

4. Select one of the constructs from the following list:, genuineness, selflessness, patience, tolerance.   (3 points)

   a. Define the construct

   b. List five content areas that reflect the traits or behaviors in the construct

   c. Create a Table of Specifications based on the content areas

9. An assessment has a validity of .13. Would you consider using this assessment? Why or why not? (1 point)

10. An assessment has a reliability of .3. Would you consider using this assessment? Why or why not? (1 point)

Answer 1

Answer:
1.
Validity is defined as the limit or level to which a idea, result or conclusion is corresponds & founded well to the actual world.
"valid" is derived from Latin world validus, It means strong.
2. Explanations of statement:
“A test can be reliable and still be invalid but an unreliable test can never be valid.”

•   Any test or study that not corresponds to real world can be consistent. On the other hand studies or test not show consistency can not corresponds to real world.