Which one of the following is a question about the construct validity of an assessment instrument?
A)Does a teacher-developed test of algebraic reasoning measure what students have learned in their algebra class?
B)Does a teacher-developed test of algebraic reasoning predict students' performance in the calculus class they take the following year?
C)Does an instrument called the "Test Anxiety Scale" actually measure test anxiety?
D)Is a performance test in instrumental music comprised of a representative sample of how much students have learned in their instrumental music class?

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Construct validity refers to whether an assessment accurately measures the theoretical construct it is intended to measure. In this case, option C directly questions if the "Test Anxiety Scale" measures the construct of test anxiety, which is a question of construct validity.

Which One of the Following Is a Question About the Construct