Why is construct validity an important consideration in selecting ...

[berenicecastro]

Why is construct validity an important consideration in selecting an assessment measure?
 
  a) To ensure that the measure assesses what it purports to assess
  b) To ensure that the investigator assesses the appropriateness of the construct they wish to measure
  c) To ensure that the content of the items reflects the construct of interest
  d) To ensure that scores on the measures are consistent across time

Question 2

Why is the use of common and consistent measures beneficial in a research investigation?
 
  a) To protect against multiple methods of assessment
  b) To demonstrate that the measures may be used with different samples
  c) To avoid concerns of construct validity
  d) To permit comparison of results across studies

[ryansturges]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: d