The Psychometric Properties of a Developmental Screening Instrument Include Assessing

Multiple Choice

The psychometric properties of a developmental screening instrument include assessing validity. Validity is defined as:

A) The ability of a screening tool to be standardized on a large, nationally representative sample
B) The ability of a measure to produce consistent results. To determine a similar result if the tool is repeated 2 weeks later
C) The ability of a measure to discriminate between a child at a determined level of risk for delay and the rest of the population
D) The ability of a screening tool to be accurate and identify children who do not have a developmental delay