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Area of Science:

  • Educational Measurement
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Validity is a fundamental concept in educational and psychological assessment.
  • Existing literature offers resources on validity concepts and evidence sources.
  • There is a lack of specific guidance on planning and executing validation studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define test validity and its evidence sources.
  • To outline the process of validation.
  • To provide practical guidance for conducting validation research.

Main Methods:

  • Defining fundamental principles of test validity.
  • Describing the validation process.
  • Presenting a validation agenda with steps and tasks.
  • Providing examples of addressing validity evidence sources.

Main Results:

  • A clear definition of validity and its various evidence sources.
  • A structured validation agenda for planning and developing studies.
  • Practical steps for practitioners to conduct validity research.

Conclusions:

  • Emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to validation studies.
  • Highlights the need for sufficient validity research to support test use.
  • Aims to enhance the rigor of test validation practices.