Zelda is given an intelligence test and scores in the high-average range.To make sure that this particular intelligence test has high _________ validity,her results are compared to her performance on the SAT,which is known to be related to intelligence.
A) internal
B) face
C) construct
D) criterion

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To ensure the validity of an intelligence test, its results must be compared to a known related measure. This is the definition of criterion-related validity, which makes choice D the correct answer. Internal validity refers to the design and methodology of the test, face validity refers to the appearance of the test, and construct validity refers to the extent to which a test measures a theoretical construct. None of these directly relate to the scenario given.

Zelda Is Given an Intelligence Test and Scores in the High-Average