The theoretical upper limit of the validity coefficient is constrained by the reliability of
A) the test
B) the criterion
C) both the test and the criterion
D) neither the test nor the criterion

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The theoretical upper limit of the validity coefficient is constrained by the reliability of both the test and the criterion. This is because validity, which measures how well a test measures what it claims to measure, is influenced by the reliability (consistency) of the test itself and the criterion (the standard against which the test is evaluated). If either the test or the criterion is unreliable, it can limit the validity coefficient, as it becomes harder to accurately assess the test's effectiveness in measuring the intended construct.

The Theoretical Upper Limit of the Validity Coefficient Is Constrained