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james

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Construct validity is the degree to which an instrument measures the ____________ it was intended to measure.
 
  a. statistical basis
  b. theoretical concept
  c. hypothesis
  d. observation

Question 2

Reliability of measurement refers to the ___________ of an instrument
 
  a. accuracy and consistency
  b. validity and accuracy
  c. dependability and clarity
  d. validity and consistency



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Answer to Question 1

b. theoretical concept

Answer to Question 2

a. accuracy and consistency



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