Which is an example of convergent evidence for the construct validity of a test measuring fear of cats?
A) a high correlation between the test and an existing validated test measuring fear of cats
B) a high correlation with an existing validated test measuring more-generalized fear
C) a low correlation between the test and a test to measure fear of dogs
D) Both a high correlation between the test and an existing validated test measuring fear of cats and a high correlation with an existing validated test measuring more-generalized fear

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Convergent evidence for the construct validity of a test measuring fear of cats would be a high correlation between the test and an existing validated test measuring fear of cats, as well as a high correlation with an existing validated test measuring more-generalized fear. The fact that the test correlates highly with both measures provides evidence that it is measuring what it claims to measure and is not simply picking up on irrelevant or extraneous factors. The low correlation with a test measuring fear of dogs is not relevant to the construct validity of a test measuring fear of cats, and therefore is not an example of convergent evidence.

Which Is an Example of Convergent Evidence for the Construct