When tests are heterogeneous, estimates of internal consistency are likely to be ______.
A) low
B) high
C) comparable
D) homogeneous

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When tests are heterogeneous, it means they differ greatly from each other in terms of their content and difficulty level. In such cases, estimates of internal consistency tend to be low because the items are not measuring the same construct consistently.

When Tests Are Heterogeneous, Estimates of Internal Consistency Are Likely