The magnitude of a validity coefficient indicates the _____________ of association between a predictor and criterion.
A)direction
B)strength
C)range
D)amplitude

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The magnitude of a validity coefficient indicates the strength of the association between a predictor (such as a test score) and criterion (such as job performance). The direction of the association could be positive (higher predictor scores are associated with higher criterion scores) or negative (higher predictor scores are associated with lower criterion scores). The range of the association refers to the extent to which it applies across different subgroups or situations. The amplitude is not a relevant concept for describing validity coefficients.

The Magnitude of a Validity Coefficient Indicates the _____________ of Association