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Focus On psychometrics . Estimating construct validity
Author(s) -
Goodwin Laura D.,
Goodwin William L.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
research in nursing and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1098-240X
pISSN - 0160-6891
DOI - 10.1002/nur.4770140311
Subject(s) - construct (python library) , construct validity , psychometrics , meaning (existential) , psychology , interpretation (philosophy) , focus (optics) , computer science , developmental psychology , psychotherapist , physics , optics , programming language
The meaning of construct validity and techniques for its estimation are discussed. Of particular interest is the appropriate role of factor analysis (and related techniques) in construct validation efforts. A comprehensive view of construct validity is encouraged, as well as a cautious interpretation of the construct validity evidence available for many existing instruments.