The multitrait-multimethod matrix approach is one technique for determining the validity of a target construct. Specifically, the MTMMM addresses what types of validity in its model?
A) discriminant validity
B) divergent validity
C) convergent validity
D) A and C only
E) B and C only
F) all of the above

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The MTMM matrix approach addresses both discriminant validity (by examining the correlations between different traits measured by different methods) and convergent validity (by examining the correlations between the same trait measured by different methods). Therefore, the best choice is D - A and C only. The MTMM approach does not specifically address divergent validity, which is concerned with the lack of correlation between unrelated constructs measured by different methods.

The Multitrait-Multimethod Matrix Approach Is One Technique for Determining the Validity