In Contrast to Criterion-Related Validity, Construct Validity Is Important to Assess

question 30

Multiple Choice

In contrast to criterion-related validity, construct validity is important to assess when

• A) the measure in question is intended for practical application rather than theoretical purposes.
• B) there is a single, agreed-upon criterion for assessing validity.
• C) the primary concern is the accuracy of prediction.
• D) the primary concern is with capturing the theoretical meaning of the concept being measured.

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Definitions:

Maximum Number

The highest value or quantity that is possible or allowed.

Particular Environment

Refers to a specific or unique environmental setting where living organisms interact and environmental conditions prevail.

Uniformly Distributed

Describes how items or values are spread out equally across a given area or volume, not clustering more densely in one part than in others.

Asexual Reproduction

Reproductive mode of eukaryotes by which offspring arise from a single parent only.