Validity refers to:
A) a composite measure of several variables used to measure a single concept.
B) the degree to which measures yield consistent results.
C) the ability of a scale to measure what was intended to be measured.
D) the ability to accurately measure variability in responses.

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Validity refers to the extent to which a measure assesses what it purports to measure. A scale is considered valid if it accurately measures the concept it was designed to measure. Option A describes a construct, not validity. Option B describes reliability. Option D describes precision, not validity.

Validity Refers To