In the context of the scientific method, ________ refers to the degree to which a measure or scale truly reflects the phenomenon under study.

A. reliability
B. validity
C. conformity
D. mobility


Answer: B

Sociology

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Durkheim observed that industrialization fueled a new kind of solidarity

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. delivery procedures. B. prenatal nutrition. C. infant screening measures. D. All of these answers are correct.

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