The degree to which a hypothesis successfully maps onto the broader theory that it was designed to test is known as:
A)conceptual validity
B)construct validity
C)hypothesis validity
D)internal validity

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Conceptual validity refers to the degree to which a hypothesis or research question accurately reflects the broader theory that it was designed to test. It is concerned with the match between the theory and the operationalization of the concepts in the hypothesis or research question. So, A is the correct choice.

The Degree to Which a Hypothesis Successfully Maps onto the Broader