what is a basic definition of validity correct answers how well a test measures what it claims to measure
what is a complete definition of validity correct answers the degree to which evidence and theory support the interpretations of test scores entailed by the proposed uses
what are the fou...
PSYC 3302 - LECTURE 5 – VALIDITY || A+ GRADED
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what is a basic definition of validity correct answers how well a test measures what it claims to
measure
what is a complete definition of validity correct answers the degree to which evidence and theory
support the interpretations of test scores entailed by the proposed uses
what are the four main implications of validity correct answers 1. validity concerns
interpretations and uses of scores
2. validity is not a property of the test itself
3. validity is a matter of degree
4. validity is based on theory and evidence
validity is not a property of the test itself, it is a property of the __________ and _______of test
scores correct answers interpretation and uses
when we say a test is valid, we mean that a test has been shown to be valid for a
particular________, with a particular ________ at a particular _________ correct answers use,
population, time
tests may be shown to be valid within reasonable _______ of a contemplated usage correct
answers boundaries
validity is conceived in terms of correct answers strong versus weak
a test should be selected only if there is strong enough evidence supporting its intended ____ and
___________ correct answers use, interpretation
validity is a crucial basis for correct answers 1. the meaningful interpretation of behavioural
research
2. making sound societal decisions based on such research
3. making informed test-based decisions about individuals
without good test validity, decisions about societal issues could be _____________,
_____________ or _____________ correct answers misinformed, wasteful or harmful
what are the two prominent perspectives in psychology and education for conceiving validity:
correct answers 1. Trinitarian view
2. Unitary view
what are the three measures that form the basis for the Trinitarian view correct answers 1.
Content validity
2. Criterion-related validity
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