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Peer reviewedNorris, Stephen P. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1983
Construct validation theory is founded upon conflicting metaphysical principles, methodological approaches, and standards of adequacy. This paper explores these unrecognized conflicts and indicates some consequences that these conflicts have for construct validation theory. (Author/PN)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Realism, Research Needs, Research Problems
