If you discover a near zero correlation between some firefighters' aptitude test scores and their actual performance on the job, you can conclude that the test is
A)valid.
B)reliable.
C)not reliable.
D)not valid.

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A near zero correlation between the test scores and job performance suggests that the test is not measuring what it is supposed to measure and is therefore not valid. Reliability refers to the consistency or reproducibility of results and is not necessarily related to the validity of the test.

If You Discover a near Zero Correlation Between Some Firefighters