In selection, which of the following does validity refer to?
A)strength of the correlation between a test score and a predictor
B)reliability with which the predictor tests the desired construct
C)correlation between a predictor and job performance
D)applicant achieving similar scores in a test-retest situation

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Validity refers to how well a predictor (e.g. a test score) is related to job performance. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A and D refer to reliability, while option B refers to a specific aspect of validity known as construct validity.

In Selection, Which of the Following Does Validity Refer To