Predictive Validity - Predictive Validity in Modern Validity Theory

Predictive Validity in Modern Validity Theory

The latest Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing reflect Samuel Messick's model of validity and do not use the term "predictive validity." Rather, the Standards describe validity-supporting "Evidence Based on Relationships Other Variables."

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