Convergent vs. Discriminant Validity

Convergent vs. Discriminant Validity

by HUF04 Nguyễn Thị Thúy Ngân -

I think convergent validity is more important because it shows that the same measuring items are completely related to each other. In the study titled “The Role of ...

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I think convergent validity is more important because it shows that the same measuring items are completely related to each other. In the study titled “The Role of Motivation in Second Language Learning: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach”, researchers examined how different motivational factors influence students’ English learning outcomes, if different motivational factors are not related to each other, then the constructs are not measured correctly.

Convergent vs. Discriminant Validity

by HUF04 Nguyễn Trúc Thanh Vy -
I agree that convergent validity is more important, because if items within a construct are not related, the construct is not measured properly.
In my research, I also ...

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I agree that convergent validity is more important, because if items within a construct are not related, the construct is not measured properly.
In my research, I also focused on factor loadings and AVE first to ensure consistency before analyzing relationships. Without this, the model would not be meaningful.
However, discriminant validity is still important later to make sure constructs are distinct.