Title
Issues of validity for criterion-referenced measures
Abstract
It has sometimes been assumed that validity of
criterion-referenced tests is guaranteed by the definition
of the domain and the process used to generate
items. These are important considerations for
content validity. It is argued that the proper focus
for content validity is on the items of a test rather
than on examinee responses to those items. Content
validity is important for criterion-referenced measures,
but it is not sufficient. This claim is discussed
and the case is made that interpretations
and uses of criterion-referenced tests require support
of other kinds of evidence and logical analysis.
The inferences that are made should dictate the
kinds of evidence and logical arguments that are
needed to support claims of validity. Illustrations of
aspects of the validation process are provided in
two concrete examples.
Identifiers
other: doi:10.1177/014662168000400407
Previously Published Citation
Linn, Robert L. (1980). Issues of validity for criterion-referenced measures. Applied Psychological Measurement, 4, 547-561. doi:10.1177/014662168000400407
Suggested Citation
Linn, Robert L..
(1980).
Issues of validity for criterion-referenced measures.
Retrieved from the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy,
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/100274.