Andor takes an IQ test when he is 8 years old.He takes the test again when he is 12 years old,and gets nearly the same score.We would be likely to say that this is a _____ test.
A)reliable
B)psychometric
C)factor-analytic
D)valid

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If Andor gets a similar score on the IQ test at two different ages, the test can be considered reliable, meaning it consistently produces similar results. This is a measure of consistency, not necessarily validity (the measure of accuracy). Psychometric tests measure psychological characteristics, factor-analytic tests measure the underlying factors influencing behaviors, but neither of these are necessarily related to the reliability of the test.

Andor Takes an IQ Test When He Is 8 Years