Standardized tests that administer the operational measure and observe the criterion at different times use what type of validity?
A) predictive validity
B) divergent validity
C) convergent validity
D) concurrent validity

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Predictive validity refers to the extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts scores on some criterion measure. When the operational measure and the criterion are observed at different times, the validity that is being assessed is predictive validity, as it is testing the ability of the operational measure to predict future outcomes.

Standardized Tests That Administer the Operational Measure and Observe the Criterion