INTELLIGENCE
Concurrent Validity
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Definition:
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The degree to which test scores relate to scores on other
measures taken at the same time.
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Example:
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A test of depression should produce high scores in people
diagnosed as depressed.
Predictive Validity
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Definition:
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The degree to which test scores relate to future perfomance.
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Example:
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People who receive high scores on SATs are expected to achieve
high GPA scores in college.
Construct Validity
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Definition:
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The degree to which a test measures a theoretically derived
psychological construct.
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Example:
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A test of depression should correlate with recognized characteristics
of depression such as low self-esteem, guilt, & feelings of sadness.
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