Gavin recently administered a science test to his fourth grade class. He questions the validity of the test as a science test because although it looks as if it measures science content, it relies heavily on reading ability. Gavin's concern is with the _____________ validity of the test.
A) content
B) criterion-related
C) construct.
D) consequential

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Gavin's concern is with the construct validity of the test because he is questioning whether the test accurately measures the specific concept or construct it is intended to measure (science knowledge) or if it is instead measuring another ability (reading ability). Construct validity refers to how well a test or tool measures the concept it's intended to measure.

Gavin Recently Administered a Science Test to His Fourth Grade