When studies on a given topic lead to similar conclusions, the measurements…
2023
When studies on a given topic lead to similar conclusions, the measurements demonstrate which type of validity?
Answer: A. Convergent Validity — CONCEPTValidity concerns whether evidence supports the interpretation intended for a measurement. Different validity terms identify different relationships:…
- A.
Convergent Validity
- B.
Criterion Validity
- C.
Divergent Validity
- D.
Construct Validity
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Correct answer: A
CONCEPT
Validity concerns whether evidence supports the interpretation intended for a measurement. Different validity terms identify different relationships: agreement among measures of the same construct, association with an external criterion, separation from different constructs, or the broader adequacy of the construct interpretation.
APPLICATION
Here, studies on the same topic reach similar conclusions. Their results converge on a common interpretation, so the relevant evidence is convergent validity.
CONTRAST
The nearby terms differ as follows:
Validity type | Evidence pattern |
|---|---|
Convergent validity | Agreement or strong association among measures or studies directed at the same construct. |
Criterion validity | Association between a measure and an external benchmark or outcome. |
Divergent validity | Weak association between measures of distinct constructs. |
Construct validity | The broader body of evidence that a measure represents its intended theoretical construct. |
RESULT
The measurements show convergent validity.