Shoe size is positively correlated with height and hand size, but not correlated with intelligence. Shoe size has ________ validity with height and hand size and ________
Validity with intelligence.

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Convergent validity refers to the degree to which two measures that should be related are in fact related. In this case, shoe size should be related to height and hand size, which is supported by a positive correlation. Discriminant validity refers to the degree to which two measures that should not be related are in fact unrelated. In this case, intelligence should not be related to shoe size, which is supported by the statement that there is no correlation. Therefore, Choice B (convergent validity with height and hand size; discriminant validity with intelligence) is the best option.

Shoe Size Is Positively Correlated with Height and Hand Size