Predictive validity is a subtype of criterion-related validity that refers to the degree to which scores from a psychological instrument can predict a criterion measured in the future. Predictive validity is evaluated... Read more »
Discriminant validity, also known as divergent validity, is the extent to which a measure does not correlate strongly with measures of different, unrelated constructs. Here, a construct is a behavior, attitude, or concept, particularly... Read more »
External validity refers to the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized beyond the specific context of the study to other populations, settings, times, and variables. Key Takeaways... Read more »
Traditional, quantitative concepts of validity and reliability are frequently used to critique qualitative research, often leading to criticisms of lacking scientific rigor, insufficient methodological justification, lack of transparency in analysis, and potential... Read more »