The construct validity of a study is concerned with:
A) how relevant the constructs of a study are to the general public.
B) the generalizability of the results of an experiment.
C) how well the variables chosen represent and capture the essence of a hypothetical construct.
D) the degree to which a researcher has come to the correct conclusion about the relationship between the variables.

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The construct validity of a study is concerned with how well the variables chosen represent and capture the essence of a hypothetical construct, such as intelligence or personality trait. It is not about how relevant they are to the general public (A), or about the generalizability of the results (B), or the correctness of the conclusions drawn (D), although all of these aspects are important in their own right.

The Construct Validity of a Study Is Concerned With