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.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. traditional b. matriarchal c. egalitarian d. dysfunctional

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Which of the following contributes to carbon dioxide in the air?

a. Hydropower plants b. Rising sea levels c. Deforestation d. Conversion of desert into crop land

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Which of the following focuses on the ability of social movement organizations to generate money, membership, and political support to achieve their objectives?

A. emergent norm theory B. resource mobilization theory C. frame alignment theory D. value-added theory

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