Testing the validity of a composite measure by using another, proven indicator is known as:
A)external validation.
B)internal validation.
C)index scoring.
D)Thurstone scaling.
E)face validation.

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External validation involves comparing the results of a measure with another, previously validated measure to assess the validity of the new measure. This is exactly what is described in the question, where a composite measure is being tested for validity by comparing it to a proven indicator. Internal validation, index scoring, Thurstone scaling, and face validation are not relevant to this scenario.

Testing the Validity of a Composite Measure by Using Another