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Conceptualising and classifying validity evidence for simulation.

Pamela B Andreatta1, Larry D Gruppen

  • 1Department of Medical Education, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, G1105 Towsley Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5201, USA. pandreat@umich.edu

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This study clarifies the concept of validity in medical education assessment. It provides a framework for educators to determine the necessary validity evidence for their specific needs, enhancing assessment rigor.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • The term 'validity' is frequently used in medical education concerning curriculum, assessment, and measurement.
  • The precise meaning of 'validity' in medical education literature is often unclear.
  • This ambiguity necessitates a clearer conceptualization and classification of validity within assessment contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify, conceptualize, and classify validity within medical education assessment.
  • To offer a framework for medical educators to determine appropriate validity evidence.
  • To guide educators in meeting specific assessment and evaluation needs.

Main Methods:

  • A structured approach to considering validity and its association with validation in medical education.
  • Focus on simulation-based medical training as a case study for performance measurement.
  • Explanation of the intrinsic link between validity and assessment in both simulation and traditional settings.

Main Results:

  • A logical framework is presented to structure the type and degree of validity evidence needed.
  • The framework assists in addressing diverse assessment and evaluation requirements.
  • An example is provided for medical educators to guide their collection and review of validity evidence.

Conclusions:

  • Assessment is fundamental to measurement and decision-making in medical education.
  • The implications of assessment results depend on the inferences drawn from them.
  • Validity evidence is crucial but flexible, tailored to specific assessment decisions and not universally requiring the same rigor.