test validity
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, test validity has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).
Validity is the main extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world. The word "valid" is derived from the Latin validus, meaning strong. The validity of a measurement tool is the degree to which the tool measures what it claims to measure. Validity is based on the strength of a collection of different types of evidence described in greater detail below.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | Psychometrics |
Who talks about test validity on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up test validity; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- What's the bar exam like anyway? | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025) — Josh Clark
What is test validity mentioned alongside?
test validity is most often mentioned alongside cut score, standardized test and wig.
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