= Test validity
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Test validity refers to the extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure. It indicates how well the test achieves its intended purpose and whether the inferences drawn from the test results are accurate and applicable. Validity is a crucial aspect of educational and psychological measurement, as it ensures that conclusions made from test scores are meaningful and relevant. There are several types of validity: 1. **Content Validity**: This assesses whether the test content is representative of the construct it aims to measure.
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