Which of the following represents the most direct evidence that a test is a valid measure of a construct?
A) The test predicts success in college.
B) The test scores correlate highly with teachers' ratings.
C) The test includes a representative sample of the skills taught in the course.
D) The test of trait Y places individuals into categories that were predicted from the theory of trait Y.

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The fact that the test of trait Y accurately categorizes individuals according to the theory of trait Y is the most direct evidence of the test's validity as a measure of that construct. The other options provide evidence of other aspects of the test's reliability or usefulness, but do not directly address its validity as a measure of the construct in question.

Which of the Following Represents the Most Direct Evidence That