When Yanping entered college,she was unsure about which major to choose.She took a vocational interest test that indicated that she was highly analytic and should choose a math-based major.This spring she will graduate with honors with a mechanical engineering degree.The test Yanping took appears to have good ____validity.
A) content
B) split-half
C) predictive
D) concurrent

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The fact that Yanping took a vocational interest test and was able to successfully pursue a mechanical engineering degree suggests that the test had good predictive validity - it accurately predicted her future academic success and career choice. Content validity would be relevant if we were assessing whether the test accurately measures the specific knowledge or skills required for a given field, but this isn't the case here. Split-half validity and concurrent validity are also not relevant in this situation.

When Yanping Entered College,she Was Unsure About Which Major to Choose.She