**KIM WOODS** Reliability and Validity Matrix

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Reliability and Validity Matrix

For each of the tests of reliability and validity listed in the left column of the matrix, write a description of the test’s application in at least 45 words. Describe what conditions these reliability types would be used for, as well as when they would be inappropriate. Then, for each test, prepare a description of the advantages in at least 45 words, as well as a description of the disadvantages in at least 45 words.

Test of reliability	Application and appropriateness	Advantages	Disadvantages
Internal consistency
Test or retest
Parallel and alternate forms
Test of validity	Application and appropriateness	Strengths	Weaknesses
Content validity
Criterion related
Construct