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Messick's unified validity framework highlights social consequences of test score interpretation. Careful evaluation of construct relevance and potential unintended outcomes is crucial for responsible assessment use.

Area of Science:

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Background:

  • Messick's unified validity framework (1995) is foundational in psychometrics.
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