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Philosophy of Science
A Defense and Definition of Construct Validity in Psychology
Caroline Marie Stone

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The article explains what construct validity means in psychology - it's about making sure a test actually measures what it's supposed to. The confusion comes from mixing up construct validity with construct legitimacy. The author suggests a new way to understand construct validity by separating it from construct legitimacy. They give examples to support their idea.

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