A Psychometric Toolbox for Testing Validity and Reliability
Purdue University Northwest · Regis University · +5 more institutions
Abstract
CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO databases were searched using key words: validity, reliability, and psychometrics. Nursing research articles were eligible for inclusion if they were published in the last 5 years, quantitative methods were used, and statistical evidence of psychometric properties were reported. Reports of strong psychometric properties of instruments were identified as well as those with little supporting evidence of psychometric soundness.
Reports frequently indicated content validity but sometimes the studies had fewer than five experts for review. Criterion validity was rarely reported and errors in the measurement of the criterion were identified. Construct validity remains underreported. Most reports indicated internal consistency reliability (alpha) but few reports included reliability testing for stability. When retest reliability was asserted, time intervals and correlations were frequently not included.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 81.56
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 36
Authors
8- HAHolli A. DeVonCorresponding
Purdue University Northwest, Regis University, Troy University, Loyola University Chicago, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Chicago, Misericordia University
- MBMichelle BlockCorresponding
Purdue University Northwest, Regis University, Troy University, Loyola University Chicago, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Chicago, Misericordia University
- PMPatricia Moyle‐WrightCorresponding
Purdue University Northwest, Regis University, Troy University, Loyola University Chicago, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Chicago, Misericordia University
- DMDiane M. ErnstCorresponding
Purdue University Northwest, Regis University, Troy University, Loyola University Chicago, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Chicago, Misericordia University
- SJSusan J. HaydenCorresponding
Purdue University Northwest, Regis University, Troy University, Loyola University Chicago, Saginaw Valley State University, University of Chicago, Misericordia University
Topics & keywords
- PsycINFO
- CINAHL
- Reliability (semiconductor)
- Psychometrics
- Construct validity
- Content validity
- MEDLINE
- Criterion validity
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