High scores on the new test used to select candidates for the police academy accurately predict high achievement on the job two years later.This finding provides evidence that the new test is:
A)an achievement test
B)reliable
C)valid
D)standardized

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The fact that high scores on the test accurately predict high achievement on the job two years later provides evidence for the validity of the test. Validity refers to the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure. Reliability (consistency of results) and standardization (consistent administration and scoring) are also desirable qualities in a test, but they are not directly supported by this finding. Therefore, the best choice is C.

High Scores on the New Test Used to Select Candidates