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Discriminant Validity

Statistics & analysis

Definition

Evidence that constructs which should be distinct actually are — their measures correlate more with their own items than with other constructs.

Where it's used

  • Measurement-model assessment in SEM (HTMT, Fornell–Larcker)

Software used

SmartPLSAMOS

Related concepts

HTMT RatioConstruct ValidityConfirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)ANOVAAverage Variance Extracted (AVE)Bootstrapping
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Guides that use this concept

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Qualitative vs Quantitative vs Mixed Methods: Which Fits Your Study?

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Reliability and Validity Explained (With Examples)

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How to Determine Your Sample Size (Without the Guesswork)

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Understanding P-Values and Statistical Significance (Plainly)

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Mentoring for this area:Questionnaire DesignSamplingSPSS

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