Dr.Jones is developing a research study in which he plans to use the length of a participant's ring finger to determine mathematical prowess.At the most basic level,his indicator fails which test for validity?
A)face validity
B)content validity
C)predictive validity
D)criterion-related validity
E)construct validity

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Face validity refers to the extent to which a test appears to measure what it is supposed to measure. Using ring finger length to determine mathematical prowess lacks face validity because it does not intuitively seem to measure mathematical ability.

DrJones Is Developing a Research Study in Which He Plans