Model and representation
Validation
Validering
Extended note
Validation must be distinguished from technical verification and may include internal, external, construct, prospective, and consequence-oriented examination.
Limitations
Not the same as
- Technical verification alone
- Popularity
- Institutional approval alone
Related terms
Methodological relevance
The validation requirement should correspond to claim strength, domain, and possible consequence.
Sources and principal occurrence
Source note: T5, the section on validation.
- T5 — Models and RepresentationThe sustained theory document on models, measurement, simulation, validation, and assignment.
Correct and incorrect use
Correct use
The model has been externally validated for this population and purpose.
Incorrect or over-strong use
The code runs without error; therefore the model is validated in actuality.
Suggested citation
Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “Validation”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.
APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). Validation (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/validation/
MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Validation.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/validation/.
ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Validation.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/validation/.
IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “Validation,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/validation/
CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. Validation. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/validation/
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Revision note
- Document version
- 1.0
- First published
- 18 June 2026
First public edition.