When an Underlying Theory Explains the Relation Between a Predictor

question 22

Multiple Choice

When an underlying theory explains the relation between a predictor and a criterion based on a psychological theory, there is ______.

• A) concurrent evidence of validity
• B) predictive evidence of validity
• C) evidence of construct validity
• D) convergent evidence of validity

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