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Multitrait‐Multimethod Matrix

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Abstract

The multitrait‐multimethod matrix (MTMM), developed by Campbell and Fiske (1959) is a method for assessing construct validity, in particular, convergent validity and discriminant validity. The method requires the researcher to measure a set of traits using multiple methods in one study. With measures of different traits by different methods, researchers could generate a correlation matrix—the multitrait‐multimethod matrix. The correlation data in the matrix could be used to judge the measurement quality of intended constructs. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) could also be used to assess the validity of constructs with formal statistical tests.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe International Encyclopedia of Communication Research Methods
EditorsJörg Matthes, Christine S. Davis, Robert F. Potter
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Pages230-258
Number of pages29
VolumeII
ISBN (Electronic)9781118901731
ISBN (Print)9781118901762
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2017

Publication series

NameWiley Blackwell-ICA international encyclopedias of communication

Bibliographical note

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Research Keywords

  • communication research methods
  • convergent validity
  • discriminant validity
  • reliability

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