Leniency Effects on Convergent and Discriminant Validity for Grouped Questionnaire Items: A Further Investigation.

Schriesheim, Chester A.

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Publication Date: 1981

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Leniency Effects on Convergent and Discriminant Validity for Grouped Questionnaire Items: A Further Investigation.

Schriesheim, Chester A.

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v41 n4 p1093-99 Win 1981

This study provides support for the hypothesized effect of leniency on the discriminant validity of grouped questionnaire items. It was found that controlling for leniency resulted in a slight decrement in convergent validity but that discriminant validity was substantially improved. Implications for questionnaire validity and further research are discussed. (Author/AL)

Descriptors: Classification, Correlation, Questionnaires, Research Problems, Response Style (Tests), Test Format, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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