In a selection test,validity refers to the
A) strength of the correlation between a test score and a predictor.
B) consistency with which the predictor actually tests the desired construct.
C) applicant achieving approximately the same score in a test-retest situation.
D) correlation between a predictor and job performance.

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Validity refers to the extent to which a predictor (such as a selection test) is related to job performance. Therefore, the best answer is D, which refers to the correlation between a predictor and job performance. A is incorrect because it refers to the correlation between a test score and a predictor, which is not the same as the correlation between a predictor and job performance. B is incorrect because it refers to the consistency of the predictor in measuring the desired construct, which is actually a measure of reliability. C is incorrect because it refers to the consistency of an applicant's scores in a test-retest situation, which is also a measure of reliability.

In a Selection Test,validity Refers to the