When Test Scores Are Correlated with an Already Established and Accepted

question 53

Multiple Choice

When test scores are correlated with an already established and accepted measure of the construct under study, then the procedure was used to assess

• A) predictive validity
• B) construct validity
• C) concurrent validity
• D) none of these, since the procedure outlined above is used to assess

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Definitions:

Metamorphosed

Refers to rocks that have undergone a change in mineral composition and texture due to exposure to high temperature and pressure conditions.

Shale

A fine-grained sedimentary rock composed of mud that splits easily into layers, often used in the production of oil and natural gas.

Sandstone

A sedimentary rock consisting of sand-sized minerals or rock grains, compacted and often cemented together over time.

Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate, often formed from marine organisms' shells and skeletons.