5 Questions
Which of the following best describes content validity?
A measure of validity obtained by evaluating the subjects, topics, or content covered by the items in the test
What does the halo effect refer to?
A tendency to give a particular person a higher rating than they objectively deserve due to a favorable overall impression
What is local validation?
A process of gathering and evaluating evidence about validity
What is discriminant evidence?
A measure of validity showing little relationship between test scores and/or other variables with which scores on the test should not theoretically be correlated
What is validation?
A process of gathering and evaluating evidence about validity
Study Notes
Validation and Related Concepts
- Content validity: Refers to the extent to which a measure assesses the specific characteristic or concept it is supposed to measure.
- Halo effect: A cognitive bias where the overall impression of a person, object, or situation influences opinions or ratings of specific traits or characteristics.
- Local validation: Not a standard term in research methodology; may refer to the process of validating a measure or instrument within a specific local context or population.
- Discriminant evidence: A type of validity evidence that examines whether a measure correlates differently with variables it is supposed to be related to versus those it is not supposed to be related to.
- Validation: The process of determining the accuracy and credibility of a measure, instrument, or research finding by examining its relationship with other variables, observations, or criteria.
Test Validity Quiz: Assess your understanding of test validity with this quiz! Explore concepts like judgment of measurement, validity coefficients, and the relationship between test scores and other variables. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of test validity in different contexts.
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