UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Predictive validity evaluates how well scores on a test taken now can anticipate performance on some important future outcome, such as success in a course or job. It is a form of criterion-related validity in which the criterion is measured later. High predictive validity supports the use of the test for selection and placement decisions. Therefore, when the focus is on forecasting future performance, the relevant type is predictive validity.

Option A:
Concurrent validity involves correlating test scores with a criterion measured at the same time, not at a future point. It is useful for validation but does not match the temporal emphasis in the stem.

Option B:
Predictive validity requires longitudinal evidence, often involving tracking individuals over time and correlating initial test scores with later outcomes. This time-lagged relationship fits the description of forecasting future performance, so this option is correct.

Option C:
Content validity is about coverage of the content domain and does not specifically involve forecasting future behaviours or achievements.

Option D:
Face validity refers to appearance rather than empirical evidence of prediction and thus cannot satisfy the requirement of forecasting future performance.