Criterion validity
In psychometrics, criterion validity, or criterion-related validity, is the extent to which an operationalization of a construct, such as a test, relates to, or predicts, a theoretically related behaviour or outcome — the criterion.[1][2] Criterion validity is often divided into concurrent and predictive validity based on the timing of measurement for the "predictor" and outcome.[2]: page 282 Concurrent validity refers to a comparison between the measure in question and an outcome assessed at the same time. Standards for Educational & Psychological Tests states, "concurrent validity reflects only the status quo at a particular time."[3] Predictive validity, on the other hand, compares the measure in question with an outcome assessed at a later time. Although concurrent and predictive validity are similar, it is cautioned to keep the terms and findings separated. "Concurrent validity should not be used as a substitute for predictive validity without an appropriate supporting rationale."[3] Criterion validity is typically assessed by comparison with a gold standard test.[4]
An example of concurrent validity is a comparison of the scores of the
See also
- Construct validity
- Content validity
- Discriminant validity (divergent validity)
- Face validity
- Test validity
- Validity (statistics)
References
- ^ Trochim, William M.K. "Measurement Validity Types". conjointly.com. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ hdl:11299/184279.
- ^ a b American Psychological Association, Inc. (1974). "Standards for educational & psychological tests" Washington D. C.: Author.
- PMID 14990274.
- ^ a b "Validity Evidence – Research – The College Board". research.collegeboard.org. Archived from the original on 2015-09-28. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
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