Distinguish Between the Reliability and Validity of a Behavioral Measure

question 81

Essay

Distinguish between the reliability and validity of a behavioral measure, explain how each is determined, and explain why a measure could be reliable but not valid.

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Definitions:

Office of Management and Budget

A federal office responsible for preparing the U.S. federal budget and for overseeing the administration's financial management, policy, and legislative agenda.

Federal Budget

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Federal Agencies

Federal agencies are specialized government organizations responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions at the national level.

Debt Ceiling

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