A researcher discovered that items on a scale did not measure what they were intended to measure. The scale, therefore, has an issue with:
A) construct validity.
B) content validity.
C) predictive validity.
D) concurrent validity.

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Construct validity refers to whether a tool actually measures the theoretical construct it is intended to measure. If items on a scale do not measure what they are supposed to, the issue lies with construct validity.

A Researcher Discovered That Items on a Scale Did Not