When we say something is valid, we make a judgment about the extent to which relevant evidence supports that inference as being ____.

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When we say something is valid, we are making a judgment about the extent to which relevant evidence supports that inference as being true or correct. Reliability and probability are related to validity, but they don't capture the essence of what it means for something to be valid. Interestingness is not necessarily related to validity.

When We Say Something Is Valid, We Make a Judgment