Differentiate between a reliable test and a valid test.
A) A reliable test actually measures the trait it is intended to measure; a valid test gives consistent results.
B) A reliable test produces scores that vary over a small range; a valid test produces scores that vary over a large range.
C) A reliable test gives consistent results; a valid test actually measures the trait it is intended to measure.
D) A reliable test has been norm-referenced; a valid test is free of cultural bias.

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A reliable test means that it gives consistent results when administered multiple times, while a valid test measures what it is supposed to measure. Therefore, choice C correctly distinguishes between the two concepts. The other options are incorrect.

Differentiate Between a Reliable Test and a Valid Test