As part of a research study,Dora is administered an intelligence test and obtains a particular score on this test.A few days later,she repeats the same test as a part of the same study and obtains the same score.This in turn leads Dora to conclude that the intelligence test possesses adequate
A)norms.
B)distribution.
C)validity.
D)reliability.

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Dora's ability to obtain the same score on repeated administrations of the same intelligence test indicates that the test possesses reliability, which refers to the consistency and stability of test scores over time and across different examiners or testing conditions. This is a crucial aspect of test quality because it ensures that the measured construct is not influenced by irrelevant factors such as the testing environment or the mood of the examiner. The other options are incorrect because norms refer to the standards used to interpret test scores relative to a reference group, distribution refers to the spread and shape of test scores in a sample or population, and validity refers to the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure. While these aspects are also important for test quality, they are not directly addressed by Dora's repeated scores.

As Part of a Research Study,Dora Is Administered an Intelligence