The Difference Between Reliability and Validity Is That Reliability Is

question 59

Multiple Choice

The difference between reliability and validity is that reliability is ___ and validity is ___.

• A) the degree to which a test score correlates with some external criterion; the degree to which a test score reflects an individual's true abilities
• B) the extent that scores predict future scores; the accuracy of these scores
• C) how well scores correlate with future measures; the extent that scores on one test correlate with scores on a similar test
• D) the consistency in test scores over time; the extent to which a test measures what it says it measures

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Definitions:

Decentralised

A system where decision-making powers are distributed among various levels within an organization rather than being concentrated at a single point.

Extensive Delegation

The practice of assigning authority and responsibility widely within an organization to empower employees and improve decision-making processes.

Authority-and-Responsibility

Refers to the right to make decisions and the obligation to ensure tasks are completed as expected, often discussed in managerial and organizational contexts.

Supervisor

An individual in a position of authority who oversees the work of others, often directly managing employees.