 Predictive validity

Evidence that a measure predicts a relevant later outcome. Prediction does not itself establish that the measured characteristic causes that outcome or is a sufficient intervention target.

Predictive validity is a type of validity that measures how well a test or assessment predicts future performance or outcomes. It evaluates whether scores from the test can accurately forecast behaviors, performances, or results in a relevant context. For example, in educational settings, a test designed to assess students' readiness for college could demonstrate predictive validity if high scores correlate with future academic success in college.