In the context of scale development, validity is

a. The extent to which a measure yields consistent results over time
b. The extent to which a measure yields consistent results across participants
c. The extent to which a measure accurately assesses what it is intended to assess
d. The extent to which a measure objectively assesses the construct


Ans: C

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