Research Methodology · Reliability and Validity
In the context of research design and psychometrics, what does validity primarily refer to?
- 1The absolute size and sample representation of the participant pool
- 2The efficiency and speed of the data collection procedure
- 3The extent to which an instrument measures what it claims or is supposed to measure✓
- 4The stability and internal consistency of the measuring tool
Correct answer
The extent to which an instrument measures what it claims or is supposed to measure
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