A test developer was looking at the reliability and validity of the test she developed. She found that the coefficient alpha was -.88 and that the convergent validity coefficient was -.92. What can she say about the reliability and validity of her test?
A) The test is reliable and valid
B) The test is reliable but not valid
C) The test is not reliable but valid
D) The test is neither reliable nor valid

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A negative coefficient alpha indicates a problem with reliability, as reliability coefficients should be positive. Similarly, a negative convergent validity coefficient suggests issues with validity, as validity coefficients should also be positive.

A Test Developer Was Looking at the Reliability and Validity