Which of the following would represent discriminant evidence for the score validity of a test of numerical aptitude?
A) The test has a high correlation with grades in math.
B) The test has a low correlation with grades in math.
C) The test has a high correlation with reading comprehension.
D) The test has a low correlation with reading comprehension.

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Discriminant evidence for validity is shown when a test does not correlate highly with measures of different constructs. A low correlation with reading comprehension indicates that the numerical aptitude test is measuring a different construct, supporting its discriminant validity.

Which of the Following Would Represent Discriminant Evidence for the Score