The extent to which a test actually measures what it is designed to measure is referred to as ____________ validity.
A) content
B) criterion-related
C) construct
D) consequential

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Construct validity refers to the extent to which a test measures the theoretical construct, or variable, that it is intended to measure. Content validity refers to the extent to which a test covers a representative sample of the content domain. Criterion-related validity refers to the extent to which a test can predict performance on a specific criterion, such as a future job performance. Consequential validity refers to the intended and unintended consequences of test use.

The Extent to Which a Test Actually Measures What It