Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Reliability and Validity

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding reliability and validity?

• A)Reliability and validity are directly proportional to each other.
• B)Reliability and validity are inversely proportional to each other.
• C)Reliability of a measure is essential for it to have any validity.
• D)Reliability and validity are independent of each other.
• E)Reliability is a necessary and sufficient condition for validity.

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