content validity
[/ˈkɒntɛnt vəˈlɪdɪti/]
noun
validade de conteúdo
1. A type of validity that assesses whether a test, questionnaire, or measurement tool adequately covers all relevant aspects of the construct being measured
The researcher established content validity by having experts review whether all essential competencies were included in the assessment.
O pesquisador estabeleceu a validade de conteúdo pedindo que especialistas revisassem se todas as competências essenciais foram incluídas na avaliação.
2. The degree to which items or questions in an instrument represent the domain or construct of interest
Content validity is crucial in educational testing to ensure that exam questions cover the curriculum comprehensively.
A validade de conteúdo é crucial em avaliações educacionais para garantir que as questões do exame cubram o currículo de forma abrangente.
3. A subjective assessment of whether a measurement instrument appears to measure what it claims to measure
The job skills test demonstrated strong content validity through alignment with actual job requirements.
O teste de habilidades profissionais demonstrou forte validade de conteúdo por meio do alinhamento com os requisitos reais do trabalho.
This is primarily a technical term used in academic, educational, and psychological research contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential in educational assessment, personnel selection, and psychological testing. Brazilian researchers typically use 'validade de conteúdo' in Portuguese-language publications following international standards established by organizations like AERA, APA, and NCME.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to establish content validity
to demonstrate content validity
content validity evidence
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