discriminant validity

the degree to which a test or measure diverges from (i.e., does not correlate with) another measure whose underlying construct is conceptually unrelated to it. This is one of two aspects of construct validity, the other being convergent validity. Also called divergent validity.

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oncology

n. the study and treatment of benign and malignant tumors (see neoplasm). This branch of medicine and of behavioral or population sciences deals with cancer and is subdivided into medical, radiation, surgical, behavioral, and epidemiological subtypes. —oncologist n.