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Evaluation of convergent and discriminant validity with multitrait–multimethod correlations
Author(s) -
Raykov Tenko
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
british journal of mathematical and statistical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.157
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 2044-8317
pISSN - 0007-1102
DOI - 10.1348/000711009x478616
Subject(s) - discriminant validity , convergent validity , latent variable , discriminant , mathematics , statistics , linear discriminant analysis , construct validity , construct (python library) , econometrics , confidence interval , population , external validity , variable (mathematics) , artificial intelligence , computer science , psychometrics , demography , internal consistency , programming language , mathematical analysis , sociology
A procedure for evaluation of convergent and discriminant validity coefficients is outlined. The method yields interval estimates of these coefficients in a construct validation study conducted via the multitrait–multimethod approach, as well as permitting examination of their population relationships. The procedure is readily employed in behavioural research using the increasingly popular latent variable modelling methodology. The method is illustrated with a numerical example.