Table 2 Measures of validity and their definitions for simulation-models
Type of Validity | Definition |
|---|---|
Face validity | Measures the extent that the simulation represents its real-life model |
Content validity | Measures the ability for the model to meet its training objectives |
Concurrent validity | Compares the model to gold standards in ability to measure the same behaviors |
Discriminant validity | Discerns the ability for a model to produce results different from another validated test (if it is intended to do so) |
Predictive validity | Evaluates if the simulator accurately or positively correlates with performance in a non-simulated environment |