What Does It Mean That "Reliability Is Necessary but Not

question 46

Multiple Choice

What does it mean that "reliability is necessary but not sufficient for validity"?

• A)If a measure is reliable, it is also valid.
• B)If a measure is valid, it is also reliable.
• C)Reliability and validity are unrelated concepts.
• D)Reliability and validity are the same concept.

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Definitions:

Emergency Department

A specialized department in a hospital that provides immediate care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

A lifesaving technique used in medical emergencies, involving chest compressions often combined with artificial ventilation, to preserve brain function until further measures to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.

Brittle Bones

A term commonly associated with osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily.

Malpractice

Professional negligence by act or omission by a healthcare provider where the treatment provided falls below the accepted standard of practice.