However, there is no single method of
determining the construct validity of a test.
To
determine the construct validity, we assigned 1 point to «Yes» responses, -1 point to «No», and 0 to «Unknown» responses, with the result that a higher total score implies a higher risk of a depressive state.
Principal factor analysis, with oblimin rotation was used to
determine the construct validity, considering all factors that had an Eigenvalue higher than 1.
Not exact matches
Gathering
construct - related evidence of
validity requires defining the
construct to be measured (e.g., teacher effectiveness) and logically
determining whether all of the instruments and measures used to assess the
construct represent and capture the
construct well, and ultimately support the accuracy of the overall interpretations and inferences derived.
Validity analyses for the WIL focused on
determining the degree to which the WIL and the MIQ appeared to be measuring the same work values
constructs.
Construct validity of the UCLA was
determined by establishing its correlation to the HAD anxiety and depression scales.
Item difficulty was
determined through the Rasch scaling analysis and
construct validity of the Urdu PLS secured the same one - dimensional factor structure of the English PLS by retaining 15 items.
The SDQ's internal factor structure was assessed by using confirmatory factor analysis, with a series of competing models and extensions used to
determine construct, convergent, and discriminant
validity and measurement invariance over time.
As a result, further clarification of the rationale for and
validity of
constructs used in this area is required to
determine potential risk and protective factors for families in order to develop appropriate support and intervention resources.