Which statement best explains what is meant when a researcher talks about the validity of things being measured?
A) The measurements have been used successfully in other studies.
B) The research instrument measures what it is supposed to.
C) Re-using the measurements repeatedly produces the same results.
D) Other variables in the research are affecting the measured results.

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When a researcher talks about the validity of things being measured, they mean that the research instrument or tool used is measuring what it is supposed to. This is known as measurement validity. The other answer choices address other aspects of research reliability and consistency but not specifically the measurement validity.

Which Statement Best Explains What Is Meant When a Researcher