Types of Validity

1. References: Borich, G.D., Kubiszyn, T. (2013). Educational testing and measurement: Classroom application and practice (10th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

2. Construct Validity Evidence

2.1. The validity of the test is compared to a theory of what the outcome is expected to be.

3. Criterion-Related Validity Evidence

3.1. Concurent

3.1.1. Determining validity of the test by comparing scores collected concurently.

3.2. Predictive

3.2.1. Determining validity of the test by comparing scores over a period of time.

4. Content Validity Evidence

4.1. Inspects test questions for content validity

4.2. Makes sure items match learning objectives

4.3. Does not rely on numbers or scores. Determined by human judgement (Borich, & Kubiszyn, 2013).