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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

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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

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Reliability, relevance, and appropriateness of scores

4
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what are 4 common types of validity evidence

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  1. Construct validity
  2. Logical (face) validity
  3. Criterion validity
  4. Convergent validity
5
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What is construct validity evidence

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The test effectively measures the desired construct