Under What Circumstances Is Construct Validation Essential

question 74

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances is construct validation essential?

• A)when the test has some type of novel approach
• B)when no criterion or universe of content is accepted as adequate to define the quality
• C)when insurance reimbursement is going to be sought
• D)when a single, large-scale validation study is to be performed

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Allport

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