Criterion validity

[2]: page 282  Concurrent validity refers to a comparison between the measure in question and an outcome assessed at the same time.

Standards for Educational & Psychological Tests states, "concurrent validity reflects only the status quo at a particular time.

"[3] Predictive validity, on the other hand, compares the measure in question with an outcome assessed at a later time.

Although concurrent and predictive validity are similar, it is cautioned to keep the terms and findings separated.

"[3] Criterion validity is typically assessed by comparison with a gold standard test.