When Alternative Measures of the Same Construct Correlate Highly with a Test

question 81

Multiple Choice

When alternative measures of the same construct correlate highly with a test, the test can be described as having high

• A)convergent validity.
• B)face validity.
• C)predictive validity.
• D)discriminant validity.

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Definitions:

Income Tax

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Work and Leisure

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Second Best

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