When an Instrument Measures What It Is Intended to Measure

question 80

True/False

When an instrument measures what it is intended to measure, it is considered to possess the quality of reliability.

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Definitions:

Overall Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment, reflecting the health of an economy.

Inflation

The upward movement in the overall price points of goods and services, cutting down on purchasing strength.

Average Price Level

A measure of the overall level of prices in an economy, often considered in terms of a price index.

Good and Service

Products that satisfy human wants directly (goods) or indirectly (services).