Narratives of construct validation.
This article presents a critique of the social and political context in which the idea of construct validation developed. It outlines the rhetorical as well as the empirical and philosophical dimensions of the concept. Finally, the essay offers an alternative viewpoint for the conceptualization of construct validation and links it to current treatments of the topic by members of the measurement community.
Engel
J D
JD
Jefferson Medical College.
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