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Education QUESTION #11669
Question 1
_____ describes the degree to which a test or instrument actually measures what it claims or intends to measure.
  • Reliability
  • Validity✔️
  • Adaptability
  • None of these
Correct Answer Explanation

Validity is the extent to which a measurement tool actually measures what it purports to measure. A test can be reliable (consistent) without being valid (accurate), but a valid test must also be reliable. Validity is considered the most important quality of any assessment instrument.

Correct Answer: B — Validity.