A Group of Researchers Wanted to Know Whether a New

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Multiple Choice

A group of researchers wanted to know whether a new portable, online gas analysis system provided an accurate measure of VO₂ max. To assess whether the VO₂ max measures were sufficiently accurate a group of participants performed an incremental exercise test using the new portable system. The test was then repeated one week later, but this time using Douglas bags. How would you define this type of validity?

• A) Concurrent validity
• B) Content validity
• C) Criterion validity
• D) Predictive validity

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