The _________ of a Measurement Refers to How Well the Measuring

question 50

Multiple Choice

The _________ of a measurement refers to how well the measuring instrument consistently measures the "true value" of the characteristic.

• A)validity
• B)reliability
• C)accuracy
• D)precision

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Definitions:

Motivated

The state of having a desire or willingness to act or achieve something, driven by internal or external factors.

Construct System

A psychological framework that refers to an individual's unique organization of concepts and perceptions.

Predicts Events

The act of forecasting or projecting future occurrences based on current or past data.

Fragmentation Corollary

A principle from Kelly's personal construct theory suggesting that individuals can hold seemingly contradictory beliefs or constructs that are contextually applied.