Why is the reliability of an instrument important? Could you write a test of your own one evening, administer it to a sample the next day, and publish the results of your study in a peer-reviewed journal? Why or why not? 150 words, 1 peer review article journal, APA
The reliability of the Rorschach test has often been disputed. What would be the best way to evaluate the reliability of this instrument? Why?
Distinguish between reliability and validity. Is it more important in psychological testing to have a test with high reliability, or one with high validity? Why?
Consider these three types of validity: construct, content, and criterion. Which is most valuable to a psychologist in evaluating each of the following types of tests: an achievement test, a projective diagnostic test, and a job-proficiency test?
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