Constructs Flashcards
Reification
treating an abstraction, concept, or formulation as though it were a real object or material thing.
psychologists often assume such things as intelligence to be real and that they explain observable phenomena.
•Consequently we find psychology full of xxxx xxxxx
psychological constructs.
Construct validity
The extent to which our measure coincided with constructs
What do we need to measure constructs as variables ?
Definitions and ways to measure
What are variables in psychology often ?
Observable measures of unobservable conducts
Observable measures of unobservable conducts example and why
IQ - goes back to behaviour , so is the test just the ABILITY to do the IQ
A construct is a a variable that’s usually not directly xxxx.
measurable
What are dimensions in a construct ?
Dimensions are different parts of a construct that are coherently linked to make it up as a whole.
What is construct validity concerned with ?
Construct validity concerns the extent to which your test or measure accurately assesses what it’s supposed to.
it’s important to xxxx constructs into concrete and measurable characteristics based on your idea of the construct and its dimensions.
operationalise
Why should u make sure to operationalise before collecting and analysing data?
This helps you ensure that any measurement method you use accurately assesses the specific construct you’re investigating as a whole
Types of construct validity
Convergent
Discriminat
Convergent validity:
The extent to which your measure corresponds to measures of related constructs
Discriminant validity:
Discriminant validity: The extent to which your measure is unrelated or negatively related to measures of distinct constructs
