Professor Collins designed an IQ test. To validate this test, she should be careful to do which of the following?
A) Strive to make sure that the test measures what it is supposed to measure.
B) Give the test at least twice to the same group to ensure accuracy.
C) Select the people in the sample from the population of people for whom the test is designed.
D) Select only university professors to take the test so that they can critique the questions on the test.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Validating a test means ensuring that it measures what it is supposed to measure. Therefore, the most important thing for Professor Collins to do is strive to make sure that the test measures what it is supposed to measure. The other options may be helpful in certain situations but are not necessary for validating the test.

Professor Collins Designed an IQ Test