How does the definition address similarities and differences across multiple pathways?
• How has the definition been validated by others? Nearly all developers of postsecondary readiness definitions cite a research base underlying their efforts, though the nature of that base varies. Developers may rely on syntheses of others’ research to guide their decisions about what is important for postsecondary success. And, to supplement what is known or believed, some developers carry out their own research, such as analyzing high school or college coursework and expectations, surveying college professors and employers, and performing task analyses of entry-level jobs across a range of industries. Says Rabinowitz, “The key step here is to identify or develop appropriate indicators of success against which the definitions can be validated.” When considering the sources of external validity, Rabinowitz says it is important to take into account their varying nature, such as how extensive the research base is and whether the research can be expected to generalize across settings and
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