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What does validity mean in everyday language?
Being well grounded on principles or evidence
In legal terminology, what makes something valid according to lawyers?
Proper execution with formalities
How is validity discussed in psychological assessment?
Judgment of usefulness for a particular purpose
What is the main focus of validity when applied to a test?
Measurement of what the test purports to measure
How are judgments of test validity often expressed?
"Acceptable" or "weak"
What is the significance of the judgment of an instrument's validity?
Judgment of usefulness for a specific purpose
Which aspect of a test score is validity concerned with?
Meaningfulness and veracity
How do people make judgments regarding validity in various contexts?
"Meaningful" and "veracious" evidence assessment
What does a judgment of validity entail for a test score?
"Meaningfulness" and "veracity" assessment
How is validity in legal terminology different from that in psychological assessment?
Centered on meaningfulness and veracity
Explore the concept of validity in everyday language and legal context, where judgments are made based on evidence of meaningfulness or veracity. Learn about what makes a theory, argument, contract, or will valid.
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