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The degree to which a test accurately predicts what it
predict g ’s predictive power.
to Example: The SAT: The SAT was designed to predict grades and graduation from college. Because it does so Both, however, are concerned with the relation of a test
developed was originally developed to predict. convenience; in predictive validity, it’ score with some external criterion.
Predictive Validity
y fairly well, the SAT has good predictive validity. Note: In concurrent validity, the utility of a test is
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