status relations

patterns of relative prestige and respect that determine deference and authority within a group or organization—that is, the “chain of command,” dominance hierarchy, or pecking order. Also called authority relations.

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November 16th 2024

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.