Objective Tests as Instruments of Psychological Theory
1957/06/01 by Jane Loevinger · 1,503 citations
Computer Science · Mathematics · Psychology · #Advanced Statistical Modeling Techniques #Cognitive psychology #Computer science #Construct (python library) #Construct validity #Content validity #Criterion validity #Developmental psychology #Educational Methods and Teacher Development #External validity #Homogeneity (statistics) #Mathematics #Predictive validity #Psychological Testing and Assessment #Psychology #Psychometrics #Social psychology #Statistics #Test (biology) #Test validity
paper · doi:10.2466/pr0.1957.3.3.635
published in Psychological Reports 3(3), 635-694 (SAGE Publishing)
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Abstract
CHAPTER I. EXTENSION OF THE CONCEPT OF VALIDITY A. Critique of classical validity concept B. Construct validity : elucidation of terms -------------_____----------------.---.-----------CHAPTER 11. RELATION OF TEST BEHAVIOR TO THEORY A. Test responses as signs and as samples B. The problem of homogeneity ___._____.____.------------.---------------------------------------C. Observation prior to measurement D. The psychology of objective test behavior CHAPTER 111. COMPONENTS OF CONSTRUCT VALIDITY -_.----------------------------------------A. Substantive component --_._._______--------------.-------------------------------------.----------1. Use of content in item selection . . a. Content valldlty b. Empirical keying -----___---.------------------------------------------------2. The universe and the pool _.__.______-------------------------------------------------3. The concept of substantive validity ----------__-----------------7--------------B. Structural component __.__.__----____--------.---------------------------------------------------1. The concept of structural validity 2. Some kinds of structure -
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