_____ refers to consistency of results in research; _____ refers to the appropriateness of a measure to the phenomenon being studied.
A) Reliability; validity
B) Validity; reliability
C) Representative; validity
D) Reliability; objectivity
E) Neutrality; validity

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Reliability refers to consistency of results in research, meaning that the same results could be obtained when the research is conducted multiple times. Validity, on the other hand, refers to the degree of accuracy and appropriateness of a measure to the phenomenon being studied, meaning that the measure being used is relevant to the research question and accurately captures the intended concept or construct. So, option A correctly identifies and distinguishes between these two concepts. Reliability refers to consistency of results in research, while validity refers to the appropriateness of a measure to the phenomenon being studied. A mnemonic to remember this is "reliability is about consistency, validity is about accuracy."

_____ Refers to Consistency of Results in Research; _____ Refers

_ Refers to Consistency of Results in Research; _ Refers