Alessia is developing a test of academic achievement to predict college success. She gives the test to a group of college students. She correlates their test scores with their GPA and finds that there is a significant correlation between the test and GPA. This is a demonstration of _____.

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The significant correlation between the test scores and GPA shows that the test has criterion-related validity, meaning it is able to predict college success as measured by GPA. Content validity would be demonstrated if experts agree that the test measures the appropriate content for predicting college success. Construct validity would be demonstrated if the test was also related to other constructs related to college success, such as motivation or study habits. Convergent validity would be demonstrated if the test was also related to other measures of academic achievement.

Alessia Is Developing a Test of Academic Achievement to Predict