The Correlation Coefficient Measures the Extent to Which Changes in One

question 56

Multiple Choice

The correlation coefficient measures the extent to which changes in one factor are ______ in a second factor.

• A) related to changes
• B) causing changes
• C) causing variability
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

Construct validity refers to the extent to which a test or instrument measures the theoretical construct it is intended to measure.

Differential Validity

Differential validity is the extent to which a test predicts outcomes differently for distinct groups, often analyzed to assess fairness across demographics.

Validation Studies

Research conducted to ensure that a tool, test, or method accurately measures what it is supposed to measure.

Concurrent Validity

A measure of how well a new test predicts outcomes according to an established benchmark or criterion test, carried out at the same time.