Measurement Is Defined as Determining the Level of Physiological or Physical

question 28

True/False

Measurement is defined as determining the level of physiological or physical function repetitively over a period of time.

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Definitions:

Median

The score that falls in the middle of all the scores on the test; also called the 50th percentile.

Predictive Validity

When a scale is related to a concrete outcome or behavior.

Discriminant Validity

The extent to which a construct is truly distinct from other constructs by empirical standards, often assessed through its lack of correlation with unrelated constructs.

Convergent Validity

When a scale correlates with other scales measuring the same construct.