How Large Is the Gap in Life Expectancy Between the Richest

question 80

Multiple Choice

How large is the gap in life expectancy between the richest 1 percent of women and the poorest 1 percent of women?

• A) 10 years
• B) 5 years
• C) 3 years
• D) 15 years

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Construct Validity

The degree to which a test or instrument accurately measures the theoretical construct it is intended to measure.

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Construct Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to be measuring, indicating the accuracy of the construct it represents.