Validity Flashcards
1
Q
Concurrent validity
A
the extent to which a psychological measure relates to an existing similar measure and obtains close results
for example, a new intelligence test compared to an established test
2
Q
Face validity
A
does the test measure what it’s supposed to measure ‘on the face of it’
3
Q
Ecological validity
A
the extent to which findings from a research study can be generalised to other settings / real life
4
Q
Temporal validity
A
the extent to which findings from a research study can be generalised to other historical times
5
Q
Two ways of assessing the validity of research
A
face validity
concurrent validity
