Psychological tests are not really measuring what they claim to measure: A re-evaluation of the concept of construct validity
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2004
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South African Journal of Psychology
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University of Cape Town
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Criticisms have been raised that psychological tests do not actually measure the variables that they claim to measure. As a result, the concept of construct validity is called into question. This article explores the rationale for measurement criticisms levelled at the field as well as the implications for psychology if pseudo-measurement is perpetuated. The article argues that either a re-conceptualisation of construct validity or the development of . a new form of validity evidence may be necessary, if the psychological profession is to meet the future in an ethical and scientific manner.
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Wallis, TS. (2004). Psychological tests are not really measuring what they claim to measure: A re-evaluation of the concept of construct validity, 34(1): 101-112