If you were a researcher examining how properly and accurately a measurement reflects a variable being investigated, you would be determining the measurements' _________.

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Validity refers to how accurately a measurement reflects the variable being studied. Consistency (B) and reliability (D) both relate to the precision and reproducibility of the measurements, but do not necessarily indicate if they are measuring the desired variable accurately. Biases (C) refer to systematic errors introduced into the measurement process and can affect both validity and reliability.

If You Were a Researcher Examining How Properly and Accurately