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Jessica Nowak
on Dec 04, 2024Verified
Reliability and validity are actually both aspects of a broader concept called
A) factorial invariance.
B) systematic bias.
C) measurement equivalence.
D) generalizability.
Generalizability
The degree to which a measurement can be found under diverse circumstances, such as time, context, participant population, and so on. In modern psychometrics, this term includes both reliability and validity.
Reliability
In statistics and psychometrics, it refers to the consistency and dependability of a test, measurement, or evaluation over time.
Validity
The degree to which a measurement actually reflects what it is intended to measure.
- Understand the distinction between reliability and validity, and the conditions under which each is necessary.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the distinction between reliability and validity, and the conditions under which each is necessary.