Discuss the difference between "validity" and "reliability."
What will be an ideal response?
(1 ) Validity refers to whether an operational definition measures what it was intended to measure. It addresses the issue of accuracy of measurement.
(2 ) Reliability refers to the extent to which different studies come up with similar results. It addresses the issue of consistency of measurement.
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