High school seniors were given a test that is supposed to predict scholastic performance during the first year of college.When the results were analyzed,however,there was no correlation between the test scores and first-year performance.This is an example of poor

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Poor measurement validity means that the test did not accurately measure what it was designed to measure, in this case, predicting scholastic performance during the first year of college. Therefore, even though there was no correlation between the test scores and first-year performance, it is not due to statistical significance or reliability, which deal with the accuracy and consistency of the data, respectively. Similarly, it is not an issue with internal validity, which relates to the design and execution of the study.

High School Seniors Were Given a Test That Is Supposed