A psychologist develops a measure of self-esteem in order to study the variable of self-esteem. He then conducts a number of studies investigating the differences between candidates who score low and candidates who score high on self-esteem. He does so to devise an accurate method of studying self-esteem. In this case, the psychologist is trying to establish _____.

A. construct validity
B. internal validity
C. reliability
D. reactivity


Answer: A. construct validity

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What will be an ideal response?

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