Which Type of Validity Requires a Synthesis of Scientific Research

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which type of validity requires a synthesis of scientific research data about test performance and the domain measured by the test?

• A)concurrent
• B)construct
• C)content
• D)face

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Definitions:

Decomposer

Organism, usually a bacterium or fungus, that breaks down organic matter into inorganic nutrients that can be recycled in the environment.

Mushroom

A type of fungus characterized by a cap and stem, with many species producing edible or medicinal fruiting bodies.

Herbivore

Primary consumer in a grazing food chain; a plant eater.

Plant Foods

Edible parts of plants, including fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds, that are consumed by humans and other herbivores.