The ____ approach assumes that tests will need to be re-validated when used in different contexts, while the ____ approach assumes that the validity of tests holds up across different contexts.

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The first part of the statement describes the situational specificity approach, which assumes that the validity of tests is specific to the context in which they are used and may need to be validated again if used in a different context. The second part of the statement describes the validity generalization approach, which assumes that the validity of tests holds up across different contexts. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

The ____ Approach Assumes That Tests Will Need to Be