When test users accept evidence of construct validity, they must also accept what?
A) underlying definition of the construct used in the validation process
B) evidence of validity for other tests of similar constructs
C) test as valid for all uses
D) validity of test takers' scores on the test

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Test users must accept the underlying definition of the construct used in the validation process in order to accept evidence of construct validity, as this is the foundation for the validation process. While evidence of validity for other tests of similar constructs may be useful, it is not necessary for test users to accept in order to accept evidence of construct validity for a specific test. Test users also cannot assume that a test is valid for all uses, as validity is specific to the construct being measured and the context in which the test is administered. Similarly, test users cannot assume the validity of individual test takers' scores on the test without further evidence of reliability and validity for individual score interpretation.

When Test Users Accept Evidence of Construct Validity, They Must