If the reliability of a test is .81, then its validity is
A)no more than .9
B)no less than .9
C)exactly .81
D)no less than .81

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The validity of a test cannot exceed its reliability. Since the reliability is .81, the validity cannot be more than .9, making A the correct choice. Validity is essentially the accuracy of the test in measuring what it is supposed to measure, while reliability refers to the consistency of the test results. A test can be reliable without being valid, but it cannot be valid without being reliable.

If the Reliability of a Test Is