Which of the following approaches is undertaken when conducting a criterion-related study?
A)concurrent validity
B)content validity
C)synthetic validity
D)construct validity

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A criterion-related study is conducted to establish the relationship between scores on a test and some criterion or external measure. Concurrent validity is the approach that is used in a criterion-related study where the test scores of the participants are compared to a criterion measure taken at the same time. Therefore, A) concurrent validity is the correct choice. B) Content validity refers to the extent to which a test accurately measures the specific content it is intended to measure, which is not relevant in a criterion-related study. C) Synthetic validity and D) Construct validity are used in different types of validity studies and are not appropriate for a criterion-related study.

Which of the Following Approaches Is Undertaken When Conducting a Criterion-Related