This presentation may serve the needs of working managers as well as students of HRM & HRD to some extent.

1. M R Jhalawad

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Introduction
Validation is derived from word ‘valid.’
Dictionary meaning of valid is:
Seen to be in agreement in facts
To be logically sound
In conformity with law
Based on sound principles
Validation in T & D means whether training program
meet such criteria
Validation is an on-going activity in T&D implementation

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Validation & Evaluation
Validation Evaluation
1. Measure overall
cost benefit of
training program
2. Continuous
monitoring of a
program or
training function
as a whole.
1. Different opinions
as to what this
term means
2. Emphasis is on
value & meeting
specific objectives
3. It is also a form of
evaluation

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Validity is a complex & dynamic function
Validation is also described as ‘reaction evaluation’
Designed to ascertain:
Whether objectives of training goal were met
If validation cause confusion, it is best avoided
Tests or survey are reliable if yield consistent results at
two different point of times
Methods of validation are
Relevance of objectives with training needs
Do they meet criteria of effectiveness
Validation

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Exercise is done through end-of-course
A questionnaire is filled-in by participants
This is easy & quick to achieve instant evaluation
Objective is obtain participants reactions:
This is most common form of validation
Compile evidence for improvement
Provide training quality control mechanism
Level of satisfaction with the course
Validation Questionnaire
Provide feedback for improvement
Express views & feelings about learning

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In some cases tests are conducted or games are played
Validation Test
Guidelines to help construct valid test include:
Conduct test on what has been stated to be measured

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Types of Knowledge Tests
Multiple choice item
Examples:
Multiple response Sequencing
Matching True / False
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Types of Knowledge Tests
Subjective Test
Written or Oral
Examples:
Usually provide less valid data
Logs or Diaries
Oral Questioning
InterviewsObservations
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Essays

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Validation & Implementation of Training:
Aspects that may be validated to examine effectiveness
of training program:
Understanding of basic requirements of learners
Understanding of basic requirements of supervisors
Developing training & development plan
Selecting training & development goals
Consideration of basic principles of adult learning
Course material
Selection of techniques & methods
Evaluation criteria

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11. Introduction
• Evaluation & Validation are related terms
• Evaluation:
Measure overall cost benefit of training program
Continuous monitoring of a program or training
function as a whole.
• Validation [according to Anderson - 1993]:
Different opinions as to what this term means
In evaluation emphasis is on value
In validation emphasis is on meeting specific
objectives
Validation is also a form of evaluation
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12. Validation
• Validity is a complex & dynamic function
• Validation is also described as ‘reaction evaluation’
• Designed to ascertain:
Whether objectives of training goal were met
Relevance of objectives with training needs
Do they meet criteria of effectiveness
• Methods of validation are Questionnaire, Test
• Tests or survey are said to be reliable if it yields
consistent results at two different point of times
• If validation cause confusion, it is best avoided
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13. Validation Questionnaire
• Exercise is done through end-of-course
• A questionnaire is filled-in by participants
• This is easy & quick to achieve instant evaluation
• Objective is obtain participants reactions:
Level of satisfaction with the course
Express views & feelings about learning
Provide training quality control mechanism
Compile evidence for improvement
Provide feedback to trainer for improvement
• This is most common form of validation
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14. Validation Tests
• In some cases tests are conducted or games
are played
• Tests must measure what has been stated to
be measured
• Guidelines to help construct valid test include:
Have equal number of questions on each topic
that has been taught
Phrase question in a neutral way
Clarify how test will be administered
Write clear questions to avoid vague answers
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15. Types of Knowledge Tests
1. Multiple choice item – Learners to select one
answer from list of possible answer.
Examples:
Multiple response
Sequencing
Matching
True / False
Rating scale
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16. Types of Knowledge Tests
2. Subjective test – usually provide less
valid data. Examples are:
Essays
Logs or diaries
Oral questioning
Interviews
Observations
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17. Validation & Implementation of
Training
• Validation is derived from word valid
• Dictionary meaning of ‘Valid’ as adjective:
Seen to be in agreement with facts
To be logically sound
In conformity with law
Based on sound principle
• Accordingly for T&D validation means to examine
whether training program meet above criteria
• If yes then implementation is effective
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18. Validation & Implementation of Training:
Aspects that may be validated to examine
effectiveness of training program
•Understanding of basic requirements of learners
•Understanding of basic requirements of supervisors
•Developing training & development plan
•Selecting training & development goals
•Consideration of basic principles of adult learning
•Course material
•Selection of techniques & methods
•Evaluation criteria Validation & Implementation of Training 18