Quiz & Worksheet - Characteristics of Measurement Validity

Instructions:

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question 1 of 3

Validity is _____.

the extent to which a tool measures what it's supposed to measure

how consistent the answers are on a survey

how much empathy a person has

All are correct.

Worksheet

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1. Which of these is NOT an example of a construct?

Hope
Laziness
Intelligence
Age

2. Sharon has a survey that appears to measure depression by asking people if they are depressed. This survey, which asks for a subjective opinion, is an example of _____ validity.

face
construct
content
predictive

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

With the help of this quiz and worksheet, you will be able to understand what validity is and why it is important in psychology. Key concepts to remember include examples of a construct and the types of validity.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In this assessment, you will be assessed on the following:

What validity is concerned with measuring a construct
The term for validity that is concerned with how a survey relates to a topic
Validity that is concerned with what people think a survey measures

Skills Practiced

This assessment will also allow you to practice these skills:

Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding what validity is and interpret it correctly
Distinguishing differences - compare and contrast topics from the lesson, such as the different forms of validity
Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related lesson on the characteristics of measurement validity

Additional Learning

Learn more about validity by referring to the lesson The Validity of Measurement: Definition, Importance & Types. This lesson covers the following objectives: