Analyze the Issue of Psychometrics (Reliability and Validity) in Research

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Essay

Analyze the issue of psychometrics (reliability and validity) in research on aging. Why is it important for
researchers to ascertain that measures are equally applicable to each age group in a study? Do the same
considerations apply in longitudinal research designs?

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