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Content validity is missing since the test is on the wrong subject, and there is a high reliability of test validity since it is asking the same types of questions each time.

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The solution provides information, assistance and advice in tackling the task (see above) on the topic of content and test validity and reliability. resources are listed for further exploration of the topic. A word version is attached.

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Dear Student,
Hi and thank you for using Brainmass. The solution below should get you started. In this particular task, you are asking for help in exploring a statement/question in relation to the topic of validity. I have surmised that this pertains to testing and as such, the discussion below largely focuses on that. I suggest using this simple outline:
1. Discussing meanings of content validity, reliability and test validity - 200 words
2. Applying #1 to the question - 200 words

This should cover what you need. You can also use the listed resources for further exploration. All the best with your studies.

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AE 105878/Xenia Jones

Content Validity, Reliability and Test Validity

When a test has content validity, it simply means that it measures what it is supposed to measure. Thus, a test about knowledge of fractions will have content validity if it will test the test-taker's knowledge of ...

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