A validity study is conducted in the workplace, where many workers have had many years of on-the-job experience. This study is probably a _______ validity study.
A) predictive
B) concurrent
C) construct
D) content

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A concurrent validity study is conducted when the test and the criteria are measured at the same time, as in this case where workers' on-the-job experience is compared to their performance on a test. Predictive validity would involve using the test scores to predict future job performance, construct validity would involve assessing whether the test measures the intended construct (e.g., intelligence, leadership ability), and content validity would involve examining whether the test adequately covers the relevant content area.

A Validity Study Is Conducted in the Workplace, Where Many