In coding observational data, it is of utmost importance to develop a coding system that captures the behavior of interest, is clear, and produces consistent results. These features of a good coding system improve _______________________ of research findings.

a. the validity but not reliability
b. the reliability but not validity
c. neither validity nor reliability
d. both validity and reliability


Ans: d. both validity and reliability

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