The ability of an instrument of actually measure what it is intended to measure is known as ________.
A)validity
B)precision
C)reproducibility
D)CV

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Validity refers to the extent to which an instrument measures what it is supposed to measure. Precision refers to the consistency of the measurements, reproducibility refers to the ability to obtain the same results when the test is repeated, and CV (Coefficient of Variation) is a measure of the variability of a set of data expressed as a percentage of the mean.

The Ability of an Instrument of Actually Measure What It