multidimensionality

multidimensionality

n.

1. the quality of a construct that cannot be adequately described by measuring a single trait or attribute.

2. the quality of a scale, test, or so forth that is capable of measuring more than one dimension of a construct. For example, a psychometrician may be interested in investigating the multidimensionality of a new scale to measure cognitive functioning. Compare unidimensionality. —multidimensional adj.