Question

A researcher at a school of nursing decides to investigate the correlation between a pre- admission HESI examination, high school GPA, and SAT scores as a predictor of success in completing first year study. These admission variables will be reviewed again with grades achieved after the first year is completed. This use of data is known as which of the following?A) Construct validationB) Known-groups techniqueC) Concurrent validityD) Predictive validity

Answer 1

Answer: D. Predictive validity

Step-by-step explanation: Predictive validity can be explained as a method of determining the degree or level of correctness of a prediction using pre-existing information or data and values obtained from the actual measurement.

In the scenario above, the researchers investigates the correlation or relationship between the predicted value obtained using a pre- admission HESI examination, high school GPA, and SAT scores and the actual grade received upon completion of the first year. This process is to analyze or determine the validity of our prediction.