Glossary Term

Face Validity

The extent to which a survey appears to measure what it claims, based on a superficial review.

Face validity considers whether items “look like” they measure the construct, based on a quick review. While not definitive, it helps flag confusing or off-target prompts early.

Combine face checks with deeper evidence for content and construct validity in pilots.

Content Validity · Construct Validity

Peer-Reviewed Research

Longitudinal changes in preschoolers' self-reported psychological and social problems: Feasibility, reliability, and cross-informant agreement
Chan et al., Child Psychiatry & Human Development (2025)
A critical gap in early childhood policies: Children's meaning making
Sabol et al., Translational Issues in Psychological Science (2021)

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Peer-Reviewed Research

Longitudinal changes in preschoolers' self-reported psychological and social problems: Feasibility, reliability, and cross-informant agreement

A critical gap in early childhood policies: Children's meaning making

Use Puppet Interview with confidence