Validity: Social Studies Dictionary - Validity

Definition and meaning of Validity

Validity - [Psychology]

The degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure is called validity. Test makers must understand the purpose of a test and construct a test which assesses the characteristics, skills, and knowledge required to satisfy the purpose. One way to determine validity is for evaluators to measure the ability of a test to predict performance. This is the predictive validity of a test. 

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The meaning of Validity is an excerpt from Texas Education Agency - The Social Studies Center at Texas University:

"The Social Studies Center (2000-2003) was the successor to the Social Studies Center for Educator Development, which was funded by the Texas Education Agency from 1997 - 2000. The Texas Education Agency awarded a grant to Educational Service Center Region VI in Huntsville, in collaboration with Texas A&M University in College Station and Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, to create a social studies center for professional development in curriculum and assessment."

See the website here: http://www.tea.state.tx.us

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