When documenting reports that previous research has demonstrated the accuracy of a physiologic measure,the researcher is addressing the measure's:
A) equivalence.
B) homogeneity.
C) reliability.
D) validity.

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Validity refers to the degree to which a measure accurately captures what it is intended to measure. Documentation of previous research demonstrating the accuracy of a physiologic measure directly relates to its validity. Equivalence speaks to the degree to which two or more measures are equivalent, homogeneity refers to the degree to which items in a measure are similar to each other, and reliability refers to the consistency and stability of a measure over time.

When Documenting Reports That Previous Research Has Demonstrated the Accuracy