Why Is Construct Validity an Important Consideration in Selecting an Assessment

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why is construct validity an important consideration in selecting an assessment measure?

• A) To ensure that the measure assesses what it purports to assess
• B) To ensure that the investigator assesses the appropriateness of the construct they wish to measure
• C) To ensure that the content of the items reflects the construct of interest
• D) To ensure that scores on the measures are consistent across time

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