Validity Flashcards
1
Q
What is measurement validity?
A
Accuracy– the extent to which the researcher measures what he/she intends to measure
2
Q
What types of validity assessment can be performed?
A
A. Content (face, panel)
B. Criterion (concurrent, predictive)
C. Construct (theory or logic-based outcomes)
2
Q
Can a measure be reliable if it is not valid?
A
Yes
2
Q
Can a measure be valid if it is unreliable?
A
No, reliability is a precondition for validity
5
Q
What are the types of content validity?
A
- face – do items “appear” to accurately measure the concept?
- panel – what do qualified individuals (experts) have to say about the concept?
6
Q
What are the types of criterion validity?
A
- concurrent – how does it relate to other measures of the same thing?
- predictive – can it be used to predict relevant outcomes?
