Criterion Related Validity

What does criterion-related validity measure?

• Whether a test appears to be valid

• The extent a test reflects a theoretical construct

• The degree to which a test is related to an external outcome or criterion

• How consistent a test is over time

Predictive validity involves measuring the criterion and the test at the same time.

• True

• False

Which of the following best illustrates predictive validity?

• A typing test given to employees to assess current skills

• A math quiz used in class to check today's learning

• A customer feedback form used to evaluate service quality

• A college entrance test used to predict future GPA

Which situation shows concurrent validity?

• A typing test given to current employees compared to their current job ratings

• A test used to hire new staff, then compare to job success after 6 months

• An interview used to select students for a future scholarship

• A medical exam predicting future health issues

What is a major limitation of using criterion-related validity?

• It provides strong evidence for a test

• It may be influenced by external factors

• It’s always faster than other methods

• It works only in clinical settings

Which of the following is a strength of criterion-related validity?

• It doesn't require a comparison score

• It never needs statistical analysis

• It avoids all bias

• It connects test results to real-life outcomes

What is the main difference between predictive and concurrent validity?

• Predictive uses surveys; concurrent uses interviews

• Predictive measures internal consistency

• Predictive uses future outcomes; concurrent uses current outcomes

• Concurrent validity is more accurate than predictive