A test developer compares a student's performance on a newly developed math achievement test to the same student's performance on a well established math achievement test for the purpose of exploring the ________ validity of the new test.
A) content
B) concurrent, criterion-related
C) predictive, criterion-related
D) construct

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Concurrent, criterion-related validity involves comparing the scores on two tests given at the same time to determine if they are measuring the same construct. In this case, the newly developed math achievement test is being compared to a well-established math achievement test to determine if they are measuring the same construct. Therefore, choice B, concurrent, criterion-related, is the best option.

A Test Developer Compares a Student's Performance on a Newly