title: Focus on psychometrics. Estimating construct validity.
abstract: The meaning of construct validity and techniques for its estimation are discussed. Of particular interest is the appropriate role of factor analysis (and related techniques) in construct validation efforts. A comprehensive view of construct validity is encouraged, as well as a cautious interpretation of the construct validity evidence available for many existing instruments.
authors.affiliation: Division of Educational Psychology and Special Education, School of Education, University of Colorado, Denver 80217-3364.
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Goodwin
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Goodwin
mesh_terms: D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000592:standards*; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results