The type of validity that requires a test to contain an adequate sample of the skills or knowledge to be measured is called ________ validity.
A) criterion-related
B) predictive
C) content
D) performance

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Content validity is concerned with whether a test adequately samples the knowledge and skills being measured. Criterion-related validity is concerned with whether a test is associated with other measures of the same construct. Predictive validity is concerned with whether a test can predict future performance. Performance validity refers to the extent to which a test-taker is dutifully trying to complete the assessment as accurately as possible.

The Type of Validity That Requires a Test to Contain