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Glossary V

Validity

The degree to which a test or measurement accurately measures what it is intended to measure.

  1. Self-assessment vs External Evaluation (Validity in Training)
  2. In-house vs External Evaluation (Choosing Evaluators)
  3. Competencies vs Skills in Evaluation (Defining Outcomes)
  4. Custom vs Standard Evaluation Forms (Choosing Tools)
  5. Direct vs Indirect Evaluation Methods (Choosing Tools)
  6. 360-degree Feedback vs Self-evaluation (Sources of Input)
  7. Criterion-referenced vs Norm-referenced Evaluation (Assessment Types)
  8. Evaluation Design: Experimental vs Non-experimental (Research Methods)

Validity in criterion-referenced assessment

The extent to which an assessment measures the specific skills or knowledge being evaluated.

  1. Criterion-referenced vs Norm-referenced Evaluation (Assessment Types)

Validity in training

The extent to which a training program accurately measures and assesses the intended learning outcomes.

  1. Self-assessment vs External Evaluation (Validity in Training)

Validity measures

Methods used to assess the accuracy and relevance of research findings or assessment tools.

  1. Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Evaluation Metrics (Capturing Value)

Value-based metrics

Measurements of success based on the values and goals of an organization or individual.

  1. Qualitative vs Quantitative Objectives (Setting Outcomes)

Value proposition

A statement that describes the unique benefits and value that a product or service offers to its customers.

  1. Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Evaluation Metrics (Capturing Value)

Visual aids

  1. Content vs Delivery Evaluation (Training Components)
  2. Training Effectiveness vs Efficiency (Understanding Impact)