Construct validity is best defined as the extent to which
A) the independent variable caused the observed change in the dependent variable.
B) the operational definitions reflect the conceptual variables of interest.
C) the experimental procedures are involving and meaningful to the participants.
D) different constructs within the study are correlated with one another.

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Construct validity is concerned with whether the operational definitions used in a study accurately measure the conceptual variables of interest. This is different from causation (A), participant engagement (C), or correlation between constructs (D).

Construct Validity Is Best Defined as the Extent to Which