When interrogating the construct validity of the dependent variable in an experiment, which of the following questions should be asked?
A)"How well was this variable manipulated?"
B)"How well was this variable controlled by the experimenter?"
C)"How well was this variable explained to participants?"
D)"How well was this variable measured?"

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The question of construct validity concerns the extent to which a measure reflects the theoretical construct it is intended to assess. Therefore, the question of how well the variable was measured is most relevant to interrogating its construct validity. The other questions relate to manipulation checks, experimental control, and participant understanding, which are important for other types of validity but not construct validity.

When Interrogating the Construct Validity of the Dependent Variable in an Experiment