Henry, a teacher, is constructing a test of knowledge of research methods. In doing so, Henry uses the prescribed textbook for his class to devise 100 true-false questions on various aspects of research methods. Without conducting any research, Henry can be most certain of the _____ validity of this test.
A)construct
B)face
C)criterion
D)divergent

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Face validity refers to the extent to which a test appears to measure what it is intended to measure. In this case, since Henry used the prescribed textbook for his class to construct the test, it can be assumed that the test appears to cover the content that the students have learned in the class, and hence, has face validity. However, the other types of validity require additional research, such as a comparison with an established criterion or measuring the construct of interest in other ways, which was not stated in the scenario. Therefore, the most certain validity of this test is only face validity.

Henry, a Teacher, Is Constructing a Test of Knowledge of Research