Types Of Validity With Examples :

1. Criterion Validity:

A type of validity based on showing that scores on the test (predictors) are related to job performance
(criterion).

Example:

It means demonstrating that those who do well on the test also do well on the job, and that those who
do poorly on the test do poorly on the job. The test has validity to the extent that the people with higher
test scores perform better on the job. In psychological measurement, a predictor is the measurement (in
this case, the test score) that you are trying to relate to a criterion, such as performance on the job.

2. Construct Validity:

A test that is Construct valid is one that demonstrates that a selection procedure measures a construct
and that construct is important for successful job performance.

Example:

 If a researcher develops a new questionnaire to evaluate respondents' levels of aggression.

3. Content Validity :

A test that is content valid is one that contains a fair sample of the tasks and skills actually needed for
the job in question.

Example:

A mathematics teacher develops an end-of-semester algebra test for her class. The test should cover
every form of algebra that was taught in the class. If some types of algebra are left out, then the results
may not be an accurate indication of students’ understanding of the subject. Similarly, if she includes
questions that are not related to algebra, the results are no longer a valid measure of algebra
knowledge.