Explain the Difference Between Validity and Reliability

question 33

Essay

Explain the difference between validity and reliability. Explain whether they are related or independent concepts.

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Definitions:

James Fennimore Cooper

An early 19th-century American writer, celebrated for his historical novels of frontier and Native American life, notably the "Leatherstocking Tales."

Western Settlement

The expansion and settlement of Americans into the western territories of the United States, particularly during the 19th century, often involving conflict with indigenous populations.

Free Africans

Refers to African individuals who were not enslaved, particularly during periods of widespread slavery.