CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Educational Inst

Standardized tests, such as IQ tests, are meant to predict how well a student will perform in an academic environment. What is the term for how well these tests actually predict student performance?
  1. Predictive validity
  2. Academic measurement
  3. Academic prognosis
  4. Rate of success
  5. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - The term for how well standardized tests, such as IQ tests, accurately predict student performance is predictive validity. One such test, the SAT, is intended to predict how well students will do in college, but research has shown the predictive validity of the SAT to be lower than expected. Unfortunately, someone who scores low on the test may not gain acceptance to a college, even if they could have succeeded through hard work.
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