Construct validity is primarily concerned with
a) The explanation of the causal relationship between the experimental manipulation and the outcome
b) The rationale for the measurement used in the experiment
c) Ruling out alternative operational definitions of the construct of interest
d) The validity of the interpretation in defining the construct of interest
Correct Answer: a
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