Which of the following is NOT a step in determining the content validity of an instrument?

A) The test developer adequately surveyed the content domain.
B) The content of the test was shown to match what was found in the survey of the domain.
C) The test items accurately reflect the content.
D) The test is shown to be highly correlated with another, similar test.
E) The number of items for each content area matches their relative importance.

Content Validity

Evidence that the test developer adequately surveyed the domain (field) the test is to cover, that test items match that domain, and that test items are accurately weighted for relative importance.

Content Domain

The clearly defined field or category of knowledge and skills that a specific test or assessment aims to evaluate.

Survey

A method of gathering information from a sample of individuals, typically by asking a series of questions, to collect data on various topics.