Types of Validity

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Which type of validity refers to the extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Construct validity refers to the extent to which a test measures a specific psychological construct or trait that it is designed to measure.

Which type of validity refers to the extent to which a test is related to an external criterion?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Criterion validity refers to the extent to which a test is related to an external criterion, such as job performance or academic achievement.

Which type of validity refers to the extent to which a test appears to be measuring what it is supposed to measure?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Face validity refers to the extent to which a test appears to be measuring what it is supposed to measure, based on the subjective judgment of the test taker or other individuals.

Which type of validity refers to the extent to which a test is based on a representative sample of the content that it is supposed to measure?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Content validity refers to the extent to which a test is based on a representative sample of the content that it is supposed to measure.

Which type of validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific purpose?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Criterion validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific purpose, by comparing the test scores to an external criterion, such as job performance or academic achievement.

Which type of validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a general purpose?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Content validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a general purpose, by examining the extent to which the test is based on a representative sample of the content that it is supposed to measure.

Which type of validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific group of people?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Criterion validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific group of people, by comparing the test scores to an external criterion, such as job performance or academic achievement, for that group.

Which type of validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific purpose, but for a general group of people?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Content validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific purpose, but for a general group of people, by examining the extent to which the test is based on a representative sample of the content that it is supposed to measure.

Which type of validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a general purpose, but for a specific group of people?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Criterion validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a general purpose, but for a specific group of people, by comparing the test scores to an external criterion, such as job performance or academic achievement, for that group.

Which type of validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific purpose, but for a specific group of people?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Criterion validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific purpose, but for a specific group of people, by comparing the test scores to an external criterion, such as job performance or academic achievement, for that group.

Which type of validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a general purpose, but for a specific group of people?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Content validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a general purpose, but for a specific group of people, by examining the extent to which the test is based on a representative sample of the content that it is supposed to measure.

Which type of validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific purpose, but for a general group of people?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Content validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific purpose, but for a general group of people, by examining the extent to which the test is based on a representative sample of the content that it is supposed to measure.

Which type of validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a general purpose, but for a specific group of people?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Criterion validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a general purpose, but for a specific group of people, by comparing the test scores to an external criterion, such as job performance or academic achievement, for that group.

Which type of validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific purpose, but for a specific group of people?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Criterion validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a specific purpose, but for a specific group of people, by comparing the test scores to an external criterion, such as job performance or academic achievement, for that group.

Which type of validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a general purpose, but for a specific group of people?

  1. Content validity

  2. Construct validity

  3. Criterion validity

  4. Face validity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Content validity is often used to evaluate the validity of a test for a general purpose, but for a specific group of people, by examining the extent to which the test is based on a representative sample of the content that it is supposed to measure.

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