Which of these statements is a good description of content validity?

A) The selection instrument looks like actual work samples.
B) Performance on the test is related to work performance.
C) Two or more raters concur on the validity of the instrument.
D) A battery of the tests is administered to a different sample of people.

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Jidhin Balan · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Content validity refers to the extent to which a test or instrument covers the material it's supposed to cover, essentially how representative the test items are of the domain of content they're intended to assess. When a selection instrument resembles actual work samples, it indicates that the content of the instrument is valid for measuring the required job performance skills or knowledge.

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