Construct validity
Construct Validity
Construct validity (/kənˈstrʌkt vəˈlɪdɪti/) is a type of validity that determines whether a scale or test measures the construct it purports to measure. It is a key concept in Psychometrics and Quantitative research.
Etymology
The term "construct validity" was first used by Lee J. Cronbach and Paul E. Meehl in their 1955 paper "Construct Validity in Psychological Tests". The term "construct" refers to the idea or concept that a test or scale is intended to measure, while "validity" refers to the accuracy or truthfulness of a measurement.
Types of Construct Validity
There are two main types of construct validity: convergent validity and divergent validity.
- Convergent validity occurs when a test correlates well with other tests that measure the same construct.
- Divergent validity occurs when a test does not correlate with tests of unrelated constructs.
Related Terms
- Face validity is the extent to which a test appears to measure what it is supposed to measure.
- Content validity refers to the extent to which a test measures all aspects of a construct.
- Criterion validity refers to the extent to which a test predicts a particular outcome.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Construct validity
- Wikipedia's article - Construct validity
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