Instruments used in research studies should be evaluated for:
a. validity.
b. reliability.
c. validity and reliability.
d. none of the above.
c
The validity and reliability of measurement tools should
be determined prior to the start of data collection. A valid
instrument measures what it is supposed to measure and a
reliable instrument measures the variable consistently and
accurately.
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