The term _____ is used to establish that the criteria are appropriate, meaningful, and useful in measuring what they are intending to measure
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
construct validity
The validity of a tool is the determination of the extent to which the tool is measuring the con-struct that is under evaluation. Evaluation tools must capture the critical behaviors and outcomes that result from effective nursing care. The term construct validity is used to establish that the criteria are appropriate, meaningful, and useful in measuring what they are intending to measure.
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