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Understanding the psychometric properties of reliability and validity in assessment

  • Kara E. McGoey
  • , Richard J. Cowan
  • , Phillip P. Rumrill
  • , Christopher Lavogue

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Abstract

This article operationalizes and describes the psychometric properties of reliability and validity within the context of assessment in rehabilitation counseling. Specifically, the authors examine those procedures by which psychometricians assess the reliability and validity of tests and other measurement instruments in the field of rehabilitation. Implications for the interpretation of scores and planning for intervention are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)105-111
Number of pages7
JournalWork
Volume36
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Psychometric properties
  • assessment
  • reliability
  • validity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Rehabilitation
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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