The extent to which a test measures what it is designed to measure is known as the test's __________.
A) criterion measure
B) norms
C) reliability
D) validity

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Validity refers to the degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure, while criterion measure refers to the standard against which a test is evaluated, norms refer to the score distribution within a particular population, and reliability refers to the consistency of test results over time. Thus, D is the best choice as it directly relates to the definition provided in the question.

The Extent to Which a Test Measures What It Is