A Researcher Is Developing a Measure of Self-Esteem

Multiple Choice

A researcher is developing a measure of self-esteem. He or she is developing items for the scale and want to address evidence for content validity. Which of the following methods to establish the content validity of the test is most appropriate?

A) Examine the correctness of the appearance of the test
B) Secure an expert panel of judges to review the test items
C) Conduct a factor analysis to examine the interrelationships of the items
D) Perform a study comparing the test with another assessment of self-esteem