The term validity refers to which of the following?
A) Truth of an inference
B) Honesty of the report
C) Accuracy of the measurement
D) Preparation of the researcher
A
Feedback:
As the research methodology experts Shadish and colleagues (2002) have stated, "We use the term validity to refer to the approximate truth of an inference" (p. 34). Validity is not synonymous with honesty, though the two terms are indeed congruent. Similarly, validity is not defined as accuracy or preparation.
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