A researcher correlates scores on a test (Test 1) with scores on other tests (Test 2 and Test 3). The analysis demonstrates that the scores on Test 1 correlate highly with scores on Test 2 but do not correlate with scores on Test 3. This type of analysis is used to determine:
A) content validity
B) construct validity
C) concurrent validity
D) predictive validity

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Construct validity is assessed by examining whether a test correlates with other measures as theoretically predicted. In this case, the correlation of Test 1 with Test 2 (but not with Test 3) suggests an evaluation of construct validity, as it indicates that Test 1 measures what it is supposed to measure by showing a relationship with a related test (Test 2) and not showing a relationship with an unrelated test (Test 3).

A Researcher Correlates Scores on a Test (Test 1) with Scores