strong criterion validity

[/strɔŋ kraɪˈtɪriən vəˈlɪdəti/]
noun
validade de critério forte
1. A high degree of correlation between a measurement instrument and an external criterion that it is designed to predict or measure, indicating that the instrument accurately assesses what it claims to assess
The new aptitude test demonstrated strong criterion validity by correlating highly with job performance scores.
O novo teste de aptidão demonstrou validade de critério forte ao correlacionar-se altamente com as pontuações de desempenho no trabalho.
2. In psychometrics and educational assessment, a robust relationship between test scores and relevant external outcomes or behaviors
Strong criterion validity ensures that the psychological assessment accurately predicts therapeutic outcomes.
A validade de critério forte garante que a avaliação psicológica prevê com precisão os resultados terapêuticos.
This is specialized academic and scientific terminology used primarily in research, psychology, education, and human resources fields in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the standardized language of psychometrics and assessment science, which maintains consistency across English and Portuguese-speaking academic communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
high criterion validityrobust criterion validitypredictive validityconcurrent validity
Antonyms / Antônimos
weak criterion validitylow criterion validitypoor criterion validitylack of criterion validity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
validade de critério forte
Standard usage in Brazilian academic and research contexts
São Paulo
validade de critério forte
Common in university research and psychology departments
Portugal
validade de critério elevada
Alternative phrasing using 'elevada' instead of 'forte' in European Portuguese
USA Academia
strong criterion validity
Standard terminology in American educational and psychological research

Related Words

construct validityconvergent validitydiscriminant validitymeasurement errorpsychometric propertiescorrelation coefficientvalidation study

Related Idioms & Phrases

meets the criterion
validates against external criteria
correlates strongly with outcomes
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