Which type of validity is demonstrated by administering a test in which all items relate to wound care, and then evaluating student performance in caring for patients with wounds in the clinical setting?
a. Face validity
b. Content validity
c. Construct validity
d. Criterion-related validity
ANS: D
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A This does not illustrate face validity, or the instrument appears to be measuring the construct.
B This does not illustrate content validity, representing the universe of content or domain of a given construct.
C Construct validity is characterized by the test measuring theoretical construct or trait.
D This validity type connects the subject's performance with his or her actual behavior.
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