In the context of measurement, ________ refers to how well people who get high and low scores on a measure behave in ways predicted by the theory that underlies the measure.
A) relational validity
B) content validity
C) substantive validity
D) generalizability

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Substantive validity refers to the degree to which a measure reflects the theoretical constructs it is supposed to measure, including how well the measure predicts behaviors or outcomes according to the theory. In this context, it's about how well high and low scores on a measure align with theoretical predictions of behavior.

In the Context of Measurement, ________ Refers to How Well