In survey research, survey validity refers to the degree to which the survey ______.
A) assesses the concept a researcher is measuring
B) results predict an expected outcome
C) has convergent evidence of validity
D) correlates with another similar measure

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Survey validity is the degree to which a survey accurately measures the concept that the researcher intends to measure. Option A best describes this concept. Option B is more related to predictive validity. Option C is referring to convergent validity, which measures how closely related two measures are that are expected to be related. Option D is conversely referred to as criterion validity, which measures how closely related a new measure is to an older, more established measure.

In Survey Research, Survey Validity Refers to the Degree to Which