A researcher claims that a test is valid simply because students receive nearly identical scores every time it is administered. Which response is most conceptually accurate?

A. The claim is correct because reliability automatically establishes validity

B. The claim is correct because consistent measurement is the only requirement for validity

C. The evidence establishes consistency, but additional evidence is required to determine whether the test measures what it intends to measure

D. The test must have high content validity because repeated scores are similar

Correct Answer: C. The evidence establishes consistency, but additional evidence is required to determine whether the test measures what it intends to measure

Consistency shows reliability only; further evidence is needed to show the test measures what it is intended to measure.

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