A researcher has developed a new test of "interpersonal skills." It consists of measuring a person's shoe size. The test shows a test-retest reliability of .85. It appears that this test has __________ and ___________.
A) high reliability; high face validity
B) high reliability; low face validity
C) low reliability; high face validity
D) low reliability; low face validity

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The test has high reliability because the test-retest reliability score of .85 indicates consistent results over time. However, it has low face validity because measuring a person's shoe size does not appear to be a relevant or appropriate way to assess interpersonal skills.

A Researcher Has Developed a New Test of "Interpersonal Skills