Reliability and Validity Flashcards
1
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What is validity
A
The ability of a test to measure accurately
The degree to which a test measures what it purports to measure
2
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What is reliability
A
The consistency or repeatability of an observation
The degree to which repeated measurements of a trait are reproducible under the same conditions
3
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What is validity dependent on
A
Reliability, relevance, and appropriateness of scores
4
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what are 4 common types of validity evidence
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- Construct validity
- Logical (face) validity
- Criterion validity
- Convergent validity
5
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What is construct validity evidence
A
The test effectively measures the desired construct
