Which Is an Example of Convergent Evidence for the Construct

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of convergent evidence for the construct validity of a test measuring fear of cats?

• A) a high correlation between the test and an existing validated test measuring fear of cats
• B) a high correlation with an existing validated test measuring more-generalized fear
• C) a low correlation between the test and a test to measure fear of dogs
• D) Both a and b

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