Which is an example of convergent evidence for the construct validity of a test measuring fear of cats?
A) a high correlation between the test and an existing validated test measuring fear of cats
B) a high correlation with an existing validated test measuring more-generalized fear
C) a low correlation between the test and a test to measure fear of dogs
D) Both a and b

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Both a high correlation with an existing validated test measuring fear of cats and a high correlation with an existing validated test measuring more-generalized fear would provide convergent evidence for the construct validity of a test measuring fear of cats. By contrast, a low correlation with a test to measure fear of dogs would provide discriminant evidence. Therefore, choice D is the best option.

Which Is an Example of Convergent Evidence for the Construct