types of validity

Question 1

internal validity

Answer 1

relates to whether the test itself is accurately measuring what it intends to

Question 2

external validity

Answer 2

refers to whether the research can be generalised to different people or situations.

Question 3

face validity

Answer 3

whether a test appears (on the face of it) to be measuring what it intends to

Question 4

concurrent validity

Answer 4

where a test or study measure gives the same results as another test or study that is measuring the same concept

Question 5

criterion validity

Answer 5

refers to how much one test or measure predicts future performance on another test or measure

Question 6

construct validity

Answer 6

refers to whether a test or study actually measures the concept it sets out to measure (and extraneous variables are controlled for)

Question 7

population validity

Answer 7

refers to the degree to which the sample used in the research is representative of a diverse group of people (of different ages, genders, occupations, education levels, etc.)

Question 8

ecological validity

Answer 8

refers to how accurately a piece of research reflects real-life situations