Asked by Josha Chaye on Sep 25, 2024
A school counselor decides to examine all students' cognitive ability and achievement test scores in her school by using the CogAT and the Stanford Achievement Test. She then identifies all students who have significantly higher cognitive ability than achievement scores. Which of the following is NOT likely a source of these differences?
A) Learning disabilities
B) Problems at home
C) Problems at school
D) Motivational problems
E) Poor reliability and validity of the instruments
Validity
Refers to the degree to which a test accurately measures what it is intended to measure.
Cognitive Ability
Refers to the capacity of the brain to think, learn, solve problems, and process information.
Stanford Achievement Test
A standardized test used primarily in the education sector to assess students' knowledge in various subject areas.
- Assess the reliability and validity concerns associated with different types of tests.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the reliability and validity concerns associated with different types of tests.