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Construct Validity
Item is valid if
Authorities assert that the item is
representative of the syndrome of
depression.
This item discriminates between
depressed and non depressed groups.
The item has been shown through
factor analysis to be significantly
related to a homogenous and
independent cluster of items that
purport to measure depression.
The item measures the depression
construct as theoretically defined.
Giving one form of the test and after a period of time, administering
the other forms and correlating the results could yield coefficient of
equivalence and stability.
Internal consistency. Split-half with Spearman-Brown Prophecy
Formula and Kuder-Richardson Formula are used.
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Split-half technique is done through splitting the test in two, the odd
numbered items as one, and the even number item as the other.
Kuder-Richardson Formula.
Is used to establish the inter item consistency in a single
administration of a test. This technique is based on the examination of
performance on each item.