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Consider psychological standardized tests. Instead of saying what degree of validity tests should have, the testing standards focuses more on the information desired in the report provided by test developers.

What is this information that the testing standards focuses on?
Why should it be provided?
Why is it preferable?

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This solution of 136 words discusses characteristics of psychological standardized tests and factors to consider.

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As a researcher, it is very necessary to determine whether a test holds any validity in order for the test to be replicated by others, as well as to see if the test accurately measures the ...

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