Janice developed a new measure of intelligence. She then tested two groups of people. One group scored low on existing IQ tests. The other scored very high. Those who scored low on old tests usually scored low on her new test; those who scored very high on old tests usually scored high on the new test. Her new measure has

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Concurrent validity refers to the extent to which the results of a particular test, or measurement, correspond to those of a previously established measurement for the same construct. Janice's new measure of intelligence showing similar results to existing IQ tests for the same individuals (low scores correlating with low scores and high scores with high scores) indicates that her test likely has concurrent validity, as it appears to measure the same construct (intelligence) in a manner that aligns with the established measures.

Janice Developed a New Measure of Intelligence