If an operational definition is indeed measuring the variable or construct it was intended to measure, what type of validity is established?
A. criterion-related validity
B. construct validity
C. predictive validity
D. convergent validity
Answer: B
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a. teratogenic b. dynamic c. fluid d. static
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A. population B. sample C. individual scores D. distribution of sample means
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