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Construct validity

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A type of validity that measures whether a test accurately assesses the theoretical construct it claims to measure.

AP course connection

Topic 2.8: 2.8 Intelligence and Achievement

Unit 2

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