The notion of whether the research measured what was intended to be measured is referred to as:
A)objectivity
B)validity
C)reliability
D)measurabili ty

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Validity refers to the degree to which a research study measures what it claims or intends to measure. It is important for a study to have good validity in order to ensure that the results are accurate and meaningful. Objectivity refers to the lack of bias in a study, reliability refers to the consistency of results over time or across participants, and measurability refers to the ability to quantify and measure the variables of interest in a study. While all of these concepts are important in research, validity specifically addresses whether the research measured what was intended to be measured.

The Notion of Whether the Research Measured What Was Intended